Max von Forckenbeck

Maximilian "Max" Franz August von Forckenbeck was a German lawyer and liberal politician who served as Mayor of Berlin from 1878 until his death. He is considered one of the most important mayors of the city because of his prudent governing style during Berlin's rise as the capital of a unified Germany.

Occupation

politician, lawyer

Position held

member of the Reichstag of the German Empire, lord mayor, member of the Prussian House of Lords, Member of the Prussian House of Representatives

Citizenship

Kingdom of Prussia

Born

October 23, 1821

Died

May 26, 1892