Heinrich Willde

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Gravestone of Heinrich Willde in the Remberg cemetery in Hagen

Heinrich Diedrich Christoph Willde (born March 3, 1834 in Scharnebeck / Lüneburg district , † March 18, 1920 in Hagen ) was mayor and alderman of the Westphalian city of Hagen.

Heinrich Willde was the son of a royal tax collector and started an administrative career after graduating from school. In 1864 he became the official bailiff and from 1868 office secretary in Burgwedel near Celle , where he also held the function of a police attorney.

In 1878 he was elected a salaried alderman in Hagen for 12 years, his activity was extended in 1890 for a further 12 years and in 1902 for life. As early as 1888 he had been appointed second mayor and carried out this activity until he was 80.

Heinrich Willde was made an honorary citizen on February 23, 1914 , in good time before his 80th birthday, as the third citizen of his hometown . A street in the Emst district of Hagen is still named after him.