Jens Beutel
Jens Beutel | |
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Beutel in 2009 | |
| Mayor of Mainz | |
| In office 1997–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Herman-Hartmut Weyel |
| Succeeded by | Michael Ebling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 July 1946 Lünen, Westphalia, Germany |
| 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.