The German Chancellor (Kanzler) is the Head of State of Germany. The Office of the Chancellery has lost much of its power, especially in the Hitler years. The chancellor is referred to as Herr Kanzler, Kanzler Hindenburg (or any last name) or Herr Kanzler Hindenburg (or any last name).
| # | Picture | Chancellor | Inaugurated | Left office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Paul von Hindenburg | March 2, 1918 | July 11, 1932 |
| 2 |  |
Kurt von Schleicher | July 11, 1932 | March 4, 1953 |
| 3 |  |
Wilhelm Keitel | March 4, 1953 | September 16, 1969 |
| 4 |   |
Willi Brandt | September 16, 1969 | March 23, 1988 |
| 6 |   |
Helmut Kohl | March 23, 1988 | Currently chancellor |