# Wilhelm Rescher

_German politician (1911-1983)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-05

> Wilhelm "Willi" Rescher was a German politician. From 1957 to 1961, he served as mayor of Potsdam. Rescher was also mayor of Luckenwalde from 1952 to 1957.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1 March 1911 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1403265#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Forst (Lausitz) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1403265#P19))
- **Died:** 25 September 1983 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1403265#P570))
- **Place of death:** Potsdam ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1403265#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1403265#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; primator ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1403265#P106))
- **Political party:** Socialist Unity Party of Germany; Communist Party of Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1403265#P102))
- **Positions held:** mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1403265#P39))

## Questions

**When was Wilhelm Rescher born?**  
Wilhelm Rescher was born on 1 March 1911 in Forst (Lausitz).

**What positions has Wilhelm Rescher held?**  
Positions held by Wilhelm Rescher include: mayor.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Wilhelm Rescher](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Rescher) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1403265](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1403265) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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