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A burgomeister or burgomaster simply means the master of the burg, borough, town or fortress. The term was commonly used in Germany and around Europe in the 16th century. Today's equivalent would be your town mayor.

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A Burgomeister is another term for a burgomaster - a mayor or head magistrate of a town in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany or certain other countries.

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