George Ruddenklau

John George Ruddenklau
Johann George Rüddenklau
Ruddenklau wearing mayoral chains
12th Mayor of Christchurch
In office
21 December 1881 – 19 December 1883
Preceded byJames Gapes
Succeeded byCharles Hulbert
Personal details
Born23 May 1829
Niedermeiser, Hesse, Germany
Died15 December 1891 (1891-12-16) (aged 62)
Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand
ProfessionBaker

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.

  1. ^ "City Council". The Star. No. 4263. 20 December 1881. p. 4. Retrieved 14 April 2013.