Wilhelm Boden (5 March 1890 – 18 October 1961) was a German lawyer, civil servant and politician (Centre Party & CDU).

After the election on 18 May 1947 he became minister president of a "transitional Cabinet" but failed to form a government; the SPD denied him the coalition as he was considered controversial even within the party, so the leadership of the affairs of the newly created state passed to Peter Altmeier.

In November 1945, the formation of a province Rhineland-Hesse-Nassau was decided and implemented on 2 January 1946, were Wilhelm Boden served as upper president.

[1] After his proposals on the composition of the Cabinet had been accepted by of the French military authorities, Wilhelm Boden was appointed the first Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate on 1 December 1946.

In his new role, Borden headed the All Party Cabinet, who led the political affairs during the sessions of the country's Constituent Assembly.

Borden was primarily a highly qualified management expert who was but with his appearance—in tailcoat and Stehkragen—particularly by the correctness of his office and his work, a formative personality.

[1][7][8] Being an experienced and highly qualified jurist he had brought his knowledge and skills in various political bodies from before the Second World War.

In this extensive experience, the occupying powers of Rhineland-Pfalz intervened after the war immediately so that Boden from the outset was instrumental in the reconstruction of the country.