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| + | |name=Helmut Kohl | ||
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| + | |party=[[Christian Democratic Union]] | ||
| + | |spouse=Maike Kohl-Richter | ||
| + | |religion=Catholic | ||
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| + | |office=Chancellor of [[Germany]] ([[West Germany]] until 1990) | ||
| + | |terms=1 October 1982 – 27 October 1998 | ||
| + | |preceded=[[Helmut Schmidt]] | ||
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| + | |succeeded=[[Gerhard Schröder]] | ||
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| + | '''Helmut Kohl''' (April 3, 1930–June 16, 2017) was the [[chancellor]] of the [[Federal Republic of Germany]], who united [[East Germany|East]] and West Germany into one [[Germany]] in 1990 after the [[Berlin Wall]] was torn down. He held office from 1982 until 1998 when [[Gerhard Schröder]] of the German [[SPD|social-democratic party]] was elected chancellor. Kohl is a member of the [[Christian Democratic Union]]. He was raised in a Roman Catholic family.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/321076/Helmut-Kohl</ref> Kohl is widely considered the "father of German unity" and turned Germany back to [[Christian]] principles in his "geistig moralische Wende" (spiritual and moral turn) that he announced upon taking over from [[Helmut Schmidt]] in 1982. Liberals and Leftists often deride him for his plainspoken manner and his love of his country and home, including Palatinate cuisine, which he famously served guests, including [[Ronald Reagan]]. They, of course, forget, that Kohl is yet one more example of the [[best of the public]] rising to leading a country to a better, more moral future. Kohl died on June 16, 2017.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/16/helmut-kohl-chancellor-who-reunited-germany-dies-at-87.html Helmut Kohl, chancellor who reunited Germany, dies at 87]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). June 16, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2017.</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:14, January 13, 2025
| Helmut Kohl | |
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| Former Chancellor of Germany (West Germany until 1990) From: 1 October 1982 – 27 October 1998 | |
| Predecessor | Helmut Schmidt |
| Successor | Gerhard Schröder |
| Information | |
| Party | Christian Democratic Union |
| Spouse(s) | Maike Kohl-Richter |
| Religion | Catholic |
Helmut Kohl (April 3, 1930–June 16, 2017) was the chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, who united East and West Germany into one Germany in 1990 after the Berlin Wall was torn down. He held office from 1982 until 1998 when Gerhard Schröder of the German social-democratic party was elected chancellor. Kohl is a member of the Christian Democratic Union. He was raised in a Roman Catholic family.[1] Kohl is widely considered the "father of German unity" and turned Germany back to Christian principles in his "geistig moralische Wende" (spiritual and moral turn) that he announced upon taking over from Helmut Schmidt in 1982. Liberals and Leftists often deride him for his plainspoken manner and his love of his country and home, including Palatinate cuisine, which he famously served guests, including Ronald Reagan. They, of course, forget, that Kohl is yet one more example of the best of the public rising to leading a country to a better, more moral future. Kohl died on June 16, 2017.[2]
References
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/321076/Helmut-Kohl
- ↑ Helmut Kohl, chancellor who reunited Germany, dies at 87. Fox News (from the Associated Press). June 16, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2017.