George Ruddenklau
John George Ruddenklau | |
|---|---|
| Johann George Rüddenklau | |
Ruddenklau wearing mayoral chains | |
| 12th Mayor of Christchurch | |
| In office 21 December 1881 – 19 December 1883 | |
| Preceded by | James Gapes |
| Succeeded by | Charles Hulbert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 May 1829 Niedermeiser, Hesse, Germany |
| Died | 15 December 1891 (aged 62) Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Profession | Baker |
John George Ruddenklau JP (23 May 1829 – 15 December 1891) was Mayor of Christchurch from December 1881 to December 1883. A baker from Germany, he was later the proprietor of the City Hotel. He was very active with a number of organisations, founded the German Benefit Association, and was the driving force behind the establishment of the German Church.