Weimar Chancellor

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In the Weimar Republic, the Chancellor was the head of government, appointed by the President of the Republic. Under normal circumstances, the position was weak, with decisions made by a majority of the cabinet. The Chancellor, however, could be authorized to rule by decree.

Name Term Party Notes
Philipp Scheidemann 2/1919-6/1919
Gustav Bauer
Hermann Mueller
Konstantin Fehrenbach 6/1920-5/1921
Gustav Stresemann 8/1923-11/1923
Heinrich Bruening 1930-1932
Franz von Papen 1932 Zentrum Vice Chancellor under Hitler
Kurt von Schleicher 1932-1933
Adolf Hitler 1933-1945 NDSAP Replaced Chancellor and President with Fuhrer