Helmut Kohl
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Summary
Helmut Kohl was born in Friesenheim[1]. He died in Ludwigshafen[2]. He worked as a politician[3], historian[4], political scientist[5], and Chancellor of Germany[6]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,464 views/month, #5,914 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Old Cemetery[8]
- Father: Hans Kohl[9]
- Mother: Cäcilie Kohl[10]
- Spouse: Maike Kohl-Richter[11], Hannelore Kohl[12]
- Child: Walter Kohl[13], Peter Kohl[14]
- Country of citizenship: Weimar Republic[15], Nazi Germany[16], West Germany[17], Germany[18]
- Native language: German[19]
- Position held: Federal Chancellor of Germany[20], Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate[21], member of the German Bundestag[22], member of Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate[23], leader of the Christian Democratic Union[24], Chairman of the CDU/CSU Bundestag fraction[25], substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[26]
- Educated at: Goethe University Frankfurt[27], Heidelberg University[28]
- Award received: Grand Cross special issue of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, special issue[29], German Leo Baeck Award[30], Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[31], Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[32], Charlemagne Prize[33], honorary citizen of Berlin[34], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[35], Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic)[36], Eric M. Warburg Award[37], Order of the White Lion[38], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[39], Presidential Medal of Freedom[40], European handicraft prize[41], Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation[42]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Member of political party: Christian Democratic Union[45]
Why It Matters
Helmut Kohl has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Vladimir Putin[48], a judoka[49], b. 1952[50], of Soviet Union[51], awarded the The World's Most Powerful People[52], specialised in politics[53].
FAQs
Where was Helmut Kohl born?
Helmut Kohl was born in Friesenheim[1].
Where did Helmut Kohl die?
Helmut Kohl died in Ludwigshafen[2].
Who were Helmut Kohl's parents?
Helmut Kohl's father was Hans Kohl[9]. Helmut Kohl's mother was Cäcilie Kohl[10].
Who was Helmut Kohl married to?
Helmut Kohl's spouses include Maike Kohl-Richter[11] and Hannelore Kohl[12].
What did Helmut Kohl do for work?
Helmut Kohl worked as a politician[3], historian[4], political scientist[5], and Chancellor of Germany[6].
Where did Helmut Kohl go to school?
Helmut Kohl was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[27] and Heidelberg University[28].
What awards did Helmut Kohl receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross special issue of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, special issue[29], German Leo Baeck Award[30], Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[31], and Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[32].
Who did Helmut Kohl influence?
Helmut Kohl has been cited as an influence by Vladimir Putin[48].