# Friedrich Sthamer

_German diplomat (1856-1931)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Gustav Friedrich Carl Johann Sthamer was a German lawyer, First Mayor of Hamburg, and ambassador.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 24 November 1856 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215767#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Groß Weeden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215767#P19))
- **Died:** 29 June 1931 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215767#P570))
- **Place of death:** Hamburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215767#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215767#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat; politician; jurist; lawyer; mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215767#P106))
- **Education:** University of Göttingen; Heidelberg University; Leipzig University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215767#P69))
- **Positions held:** mayor; ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom; member of the Hamburg Bürgerschaft; senator ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215767#P39))

## Questions

**When was Friedrich Sthamer born?**  
Friedrich Sthamer was born on 24 November 1856 in Groß Weeden.

**What positions has Friedrich Sthamer held?**  
Positions held by Friedrich Sthamer include: mayor; ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom; member of the Hamburg Bürgerschaft; senator.

**Where did Friedrich Sthamer study?**  
Friedrich Sthamer was educated at University of Göttingen, Heidelberg University, Leipzig University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Friedrich Sthamer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Sthamer) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q215767](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215767) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Gustav Friedrich Sthamer 1905.jpg by Rudolf Dührkoop (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gustav_Friedrich_Sthamer_1905.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Friedrich Sthamer". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/friedrich-sthamer. Retrieved 6 November 2026.