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 |