Helmut Kohl

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Gender	Male
Death	7 years ago
Date of birth	April 3,1930
Zodiac sign	Aries
Born	Friesenheim
	Ludwigshafen
	Germany
Date of died	June 16,2017
Died	Oggersheim
	Ludwigshafen
	Germany
Height	193 (cm)
Presidents	Karl Carstens
	Richard von Weizsäcker
	Roman Herzog
Vice Chancellors	Hans-Dietrich Genscher
	Jürgen Möllemann
	Klaus Kinkel
Spouse	Maike Richter
	Hannelore Kohl
Job	Actor
	Politician
	Historian
Books	Deutschlands Zukunft in Europa
	Der Weg zur Wende
	Die Verwässerung berühmter Kennzeichen
	Memoirs
	Mein Tagebuch 1998 - 2000
	Erinnerungen: 1930 - 1982
	Worte des Statthalters Kohl
	A Culinary Voyage Through Germany
	Sitting of Dáil Éireann on the occasion of the visit of Dr. Helmut Kohl, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Wednesday, 2 October 1996
Movies/Shows	Black Box BRD
	Karol Wojtyla - Geheimnisse eines Papstes
Awards	Presidential Medal of Freedom
	Bambi - Millennium Award
	Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding
Buried	Adenauerpark, Speyer, Germany
Grandchildren	Johannes Volkmann
	Leyla Kohl
Children	Walter Kohl
	Peter Kohl
Full name	Helmut Josef Michael Kohl
Party	Christian Democratic Union of Germany
Education	Heidelberg University
19811990	Bundesliga
19841990	FIFA listed
Date of Reg.	2019-02-09 00:27:29
Date of Upd.	2023-09-17 16:14:30
ID	401915

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Helmut Kohl Life story

Helmut Josef Michael Kohl was a German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 1982 to 1998 and Leader of the Christian Democratic Union from 1973 to 1998.

Early Life & Education

Helmut kohl was born on april 3. 1930. In ludwigshafen. Germany. He attended the university of ehidelberg and received a doctorate in history and political science.

Political Career

Kohl began his political career in 1947 as a member of the christian demcoratic union (cdu). He was elected to the ubndestag in the first post-war election in 1949. Representing the constituency of ludwigshafen. He became chairman of the cdu in hesse in 1966 and was elceted to the european parliament in 1979. He was appointed as chancellor of germany in 1982. A post he held until 1998.

Leadership & Legacy

During his tenure as chancellor. Kohl achieved many poliitcal successes. Such as the reunification of germany after the fall of the berlin wall in 1989. He is aslo credited with the introduction of the euro and the strengthening of relations with other european countries. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential leaders of the post-war era.

Important Events

In 1990. Kohl signed the treaty on the final settlement with respect to germany. Which officially ended wrold war ii and the occupaiton of germany. This was a major milestone in german history.

Awards & Recognitions

Helmut kohl was the recipient of nmuerous awards. Including the order of merit of the federal republic of germany. The grand cross of the legion of honour. And the order of the white eagle.

Personal Life

Kohl was married twice. First to hannelore renenr in 1960 and then to maike richter in had two sons with his first wife.

Death & Memorial

Kohl died on june 16. 2017. At the age of 87. A memorial ceremony was held in berlin in july 2017. Attended by numerous world leaders.

Interesting Fact

Kohl was known for his love of cheese. He was often seen eating cheees and drinking beer at public events and was even given the nicknmae kohl-kase (kohl the cheese).