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Johannes Versmann

Hamburg lawyer and first mayor (1820-1899)

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Johannes Georg Andreas Versmann was a German lawyer and politician. He was the first president of the new Bürgerschaft of Hamburg in 1859 and dominated the politics of the Hanseatic state as first or second mayor between 1887 and 1899.

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Born
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Place of birth
St. Pauli wd
Died
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Place of death
Hamburg wd
Citizenship
Hamburg wd
Occupation
politician, jurist wd
Education
Heidelberg University, Christianeum, Akademisches Gymnasium, University of Jena, University of Göttingen wd

Positions held wd

  • First Mayor of Hamburg (1887–1888)
  • senator (since 16 December 1861)
  • President of the Hamburg Parliament (1859–1861)
  • prisoner of war (1848–1848)
  • military volunteer (25 March 1848 – 9 April 1848)
  • lawyer (since 1844)
  • member of the Hamburg Bürgerschaft

Questions

When was Johannes Versmann born?
Johannes Versmann was born on 7 December 1820 in St. Pauli.
What positions has Johannes Versmann held?
Positions held by Johannes Versmann include: First Mayor of Hamburg (1887–1888); senator (since 16 December 1861); President of the Hamburg Parliament (1859–1861); prisoner of war (1848–1848); military volunteer (1848–1848).
Where did Johannes Versmann study?
Johannes Versmann was educated at Heidelberg University, Christianeum, Akademisches Gymnasium, University of Jena.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Johannes Versmann · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q104237 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Johannes Versmann (1820 bis 1899).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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