Gerhard Adolph Bading | |
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 Dr. Gerhard Adolph Bading was the 31st Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
| 31st Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
| In office 1912–1916 | |
| Preceded by | Emil Seidel |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Hoan |
| United States Envoy to Ecuador | |
| In office 15 May 1922 – 1 November 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Charles S. Hartman |
| Succeeded by | William Dawson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1870 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 11, 1946 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Gerhard Adolph Bading (August 31, 1870 – April 11, 1946) was an American physician, politician, and diplomat. Bading is best remembered as the 31st mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving from 1912 to 1916. Bading also served as U.S. Envoy and an Ambassador Extraordinary to Ecuador from 1922 until his retirement in 1930.