Wagemann, Jean-Baptiste (gen. Schambetist)

Miller, Baker, Politician

Born: 09.07.1829 in Bingen (Rhine)

died: 26.11.1922 in Wiesbaden

Wagemann came from Bingen to Wiesbaden in 1847. His father Karl Wagemann had acquired the Kimpelmühle, which was mentioned as early as 1356, in what was then Metzgergasse (today Wagemannstraße/corner of Kleine Langasse). At a young age, Wagemann took over the mill and the bakery, which had since been attached, and quickly expanded the business into one of the three largest "bread factories" in Wiesbaden.

In 1873, Wagemann became famous as the target of a bread riot triggered by rumors of rising bread prices. The riot, or, as reported, the good business during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71 with the supply of "commissary bread" to the soldiers, prompted Wagemann to sell his company to Anton Westenberger in 1873 at the age of 44 and turn his full attention to politics.

He had been a member of the citizens' committee since 1861 and in 1877 he became a member of the municipal council, where he remained until his appointment as a councillor in 1891. His honorary function as a councillor included work in the Excise Office (tax office), in the slaughterhouse deputation and in the administration of the supply houses. On 09.07.1899, he was awarded the title of "Stadtältester" (town elder), created by the Stein town reform. He resigned from all offices in 1902.

After selling his business, he lived as a pensioner. In 1913, the town honored him for his social services by renaming Metzgergasse to Wagemannstraße His grave is located in the North Cemetery.