Hermann Hummel

Hermann Hummel
State President of Baden
In office 1921–1922
Preceded by	Gustav Trunk
Succeeded by	Adam Remmele
Personal details
Born	(1876-06-22)22 June 1876 Lahr, Grand Duchy of Baden
Died	13 September 1952(1952-09-13) (aged 76) Krefeld, Germany
Political party	DDP
Occupation	Chemist, politician

Hermann Hummel (22 June 1876 – 13 September 1952) was a German chemist and politician in the Republic of Baden. He was a member of the DDP.

Early life and career

Hummel was born in

. He later became a chemistry teacher at a high school in Karlsruhe and thus began his teaching career. In 1906, Hummel moved up to teach chemistry at a secondary school in Karlsruhe. It was not long after this that he began to put his knowledge of chemistry to practical use. From 1912 to 1914, he worked in a paint factory, Electra Werke GmbH.

At the outbreak of the

, he joined as a war volunteer in the field artillery regiment No. 27. He continued to serve as a lieutenant of the reserve from 1915 until 1917. During this time, he participated in fighting on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. From 1917 until the end of the war, he worked in the inspection of Air Force troops.

Chemist and businessman

In late 1922, Hummel joined the administration of the

.

By 1930, Hummel was the sole shareholder of

the following year at the age of 78.

State President of Baden

Upon the proclamation of the Republic of Baden in 1918, Hummel first served as Deputy Minister for Military Affairs. On 1 April 1919, he was appointed Minister of Culture and Teaching.

On 23 November 1921, Hummel led a coalition of the

. The coalition collapsed on 23 November 1922.

References

• Rulers of Baden

Political offices
Preceded by Gustav Trunk	State President of Baden 1921–1922	Succeeded by Adam Remmele