Hans Tanzler

Hans Tanzler
39th Mayor of Jacksonville
In office 1967 – January 2, 1979
Preceded by	Lou Ritter
Succeeded by	Jake Godbold
Personal details
Born	Hans Gearhart Tanzler, Jr. March 11, 1927 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Died	July 25, 2013(2013-07-25) (aged 86) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouses	Ann Lyerly ​ ​ (m. 1948; div. 1971)​ [1] LaMercedes Hutchins Woodard ​ ​ (m. 1973)​
Alma mater	J.D., University of Florida, 1951

Hans Gearhart Tanzler, Jr. (March 11, 1927 – July 25, 2013) was an American politician and judge. He served as Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, from 1967 to 1979. During his administration, the City of Jacksonville consolidated with Duval County, making him the last mayor of the old city government and the first mayor of a consolidated Jacksonville. He was a member of the Democratic Party.