Johann Springorum (der Ältere)
Bürgermeister (mayor) of Bochum (1476-1482)
Image: Älteste bekannte Ansicht von Bochum aus dem Jahr 1801. Zeichnung von C. A. Kortum.
Johann Springorum
Johann Springorum (der Ältere) — son of Diederich Springorum — was a prominent citizen of mid-15th-century Bochum and an early figure in the recorded history of the Springorum family. He first appears in the city records in 1441, when he and his brother consented to the sale of an annual rent by their father.
Between 1476 and 1482, Johann Springorum (I) served as Bürgermeister (mayor) of Bochum, together with Albert Scholemester. In this role he acted as a witness in numerous charters and was directly involved in the governance and daily affairs of the town.
His legacy continued through his son, Johann Schriver, who would later also rise to the office of mayor of Bochum. The life and career of Johann Springorum (der Ältere) thus offer a glimpse into the civic structures of late medieval Bochum, while also marking the early ascent of a family whose members would long remain active in positions of local authority.
1473 – Charter of Bernt van Dungelen
| Year | Event | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1473 | Sale of Hereditary Rent on the Mockershoff Estate | Witness to the charter |
In Essen, Bernt van Dungelen and his wife Else sold a hereditary annual rent of 4½ guilders, secured on their lands and mill near Penekamp and other properties, to several religious and private beneficiaries. Payment was to be made each year on St. Martin’s Day. If the rent was not paid, the buyers could claim the Mockershoff estate in Boichum. The contract was sealed before the court of Essen, with Johan Springorum among the witnesses.
Source: Ernst G. Symann, Die Urkunden des Stadtarchives Wanne-Eickel
1476-1482 – Bürgermeister of Bochum
| Year | Event | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1476-1482 | Bürgermeister of Bochum | Mayor |
Together with Albert Scholemester, Johann Springorum (I), served as mayor of Bochum between 1476 and 1482. He is mentioned in local records both as witness and civic leader.
Image: The name list of Bochum mayors from 1407 to 1510 records Johann Springorum as mayor beginning in 1476, and his son, Johann Schryver, as serving as mayor in 1510.
Source: Franz Darpe, Geschichte der Stadt Bochum. Chapter 7, p.74