List of minister-presidents of Bavaria


Below is a list of the men who have served in the capacity of minister-president or equivalent office in the German state of Bavaria from the 17th century to the present.

Privy Council chancellor

Privy Council chancellors were:

Ministers of foreign affairs

Before 1849, Bavaria had no actual head of government, but the minister of foreign affairs was the most senior of the ministers. In 1806, the office was given to the minister of the Royal House and of foreign affairs.

Chairmen of the Council of Ministers

The office of Chairman of the Council of Ministers was established in 1849. With one exception, the chairman was always the foreign minister.

Minister-presidents

Free State of Bavaria (1918–1945)

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Free State of Bavaria (since 1945)

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