Jens Beutel | |
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Mayor of Mainz | |
In office 1997–2011 | |
Preceded by | Herman-Hartmut Weyel |
Succeeded by | Michael Ebling |
Personal details | |
Born | Lünen, Westphalia, Germany | 12 July 1946
Died | 8 May 2019 | (aged 72)
Political party | Social Democratic Party |
Alma mater | University of Mainz |
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Jens Beutel (12 July 1946 – 8 May 2019) was a German judge and politician. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he served as Oberbürgermeister (mayor) of Mainz, the state capital of Rheinland-Pfalz, from 1997 to 2011. During his tenure, the city improved especially by building projects, including the new synagogue, and new parks.