Johann Joseph Rottländer

Johann Joseph Rottländer (born July 4, 1798 in Overath , † March 12, 1879 in Mönchengladbach ) was a German politician.

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Johann Joseph Rottländer was a son of Joseph Rottländer and Gertrud Gronewald. His father was a trained locksmith and ran a hardware store in Overath. He had a brother named Heinrich, who was born on October 14, 1800. According to the baptismal register of the parish of St. Walburga in Overath, he was baptized as "Joan Joseph, (f) ilius l (egitimus)". Further details on childhood and adolescence are not documented.

On September 1, 1818, Rottländer entered the service of the 8th Pioneer Division of the Prussian Army in Koblenz . As a hardworking and talented soldier, he rose quickly. In March 1819 he passed the examinations for portepeef ensign in Trier , and in July 1820 that for officer in Berlin . He passed both exams with distinction.

Rottländer then taught as a lieutenant at the Trier regimental school. In doing so, he prepared future officers for the exam. 1822/23 he led one for some time company of Landwehr in Ottweiler . In the long run, serving in the military seemed too monotonous to him. In addition, there was a lack of career opportunities and an illness. Thus he ended his military service in 1827.

On January 30, 1829, Rottland became mayor of Asperden and Kassel . In March 1833 he took over the office of mayor in Kaiserswerth . Thus he also administered the Angermund community . In 1844 he was appointed captain. In early 1852 he moved to Mönchengladbach as mayor of town and country and was appointed reserve officer.

During his time as mayor of Mönchengladbach five new schools were built. In addition, the gymnast fire brigade and the Landwehr Association were founded, a Catholic orphanage and a gas factory were set up. On September 1, 1868, he was appointed Lord Mayor of the city.

In 1842 Rottländer received the Order of the Red Eagle, 4th class, for his achievements .

Works

Rottländer also appeared as a writer. He wrote the "Guide to Brandenburg-Prussian History", which was intended for the lower military schools. The book was widely used in regimental schools. The king ordered the introduction of the work at the large military orphanage in Potsdam .

literature

• Andreas Heider: An Overather makes a career . in: Rheinisch-Bergischer Calendar 1983 . 53rd year. Heider-Verlag, Bergisch Gladbach, pp. 151–152.

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