Rudolf Petersen Politician

Rudolf Hieronymus Petersen (born 30 December 1878 in Hamburg; died 10 September 1962 in Wentorf bei Hamburg) was a German businessman, politician (CDU) and First Mayor of Hamburg (1945–46).Petersen was the brother of Carl Wilhelm Petersen. In 1911, he founded the business Rudolf Petersen und Co. — after several mergers today MPC Capital AG. In May 1945 after the World War II, Brigadier General Sir George Armytage — Military Governor of Hamburg — appointed Petersen mayor of Hamburg. Petersen joined the CDU. In 1946, he was followed by Max Brauer, who was elected as the First Mayor, and Petersen remained member of the Hamburg Parliament.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 30, 1878
Birth place
Hamburg
Nationality
Germany
Date of deathSeptember 10, 1962
Place of death
Wentorf bei Hamburg

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Office holder

officeFirst Mayor of Hamburg
party
Christian Democratic Union (Germany)
successor

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External resources

  1. http://www.mpc-capital.com/contell/cms/server/mpc-capital_com/MPC_Capital/index.html