John George Ruddenklau | |
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Johann George Rüddenklau | |
12th Mayor of Christchurch | |
In office 21 December 1881 – 19 December 1883 | |
Preceded by | James Gapes |
Succeeded by | Charles Hulbert |
Personal details | |
Born | 23 May 1829 Niedermeiser, Hesse, Germany |
Died | 15 December 1891 Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand | (aged 62)
Profession | Baker |
John George Ruddenklau JP (23 May 1829 – 15 December 1891) was Mayor of Christchurch from December 1881 to December 1883. A baker from Germany, he was later the proprietor of the City Hotel. He was very active with a number of organisations, founded the German Benefit Association, and was the driving force behind the establishment of the German Church.