Helmut Kohl

Summary

Helmut Kohl is a human^[1]. He was born in Friesenheim^[2]. He died in Ludwigshafen^[3]. He worked as a politician^[4], historian^[5], political scientist^[6], and Chancellor of Germany^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,588 views/month, #5,914 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Friesenheim^[2], Helmut Kohl…
• Helmut Kohl passed away in Ludwigshafen^[3].
• Burial took place at Old Cemetery^[9].
• Helmut Kohl's father was Hans Kohl^[10].
• Helmut Kohl's mother was Cäcilie Kohl^[11].
• Helmut Kohl was married to Maike Kohl-Richter^[12].
• Helmut Kohl was married to Hannelore Kohl^[13].
• A child of Helmut Kohl was Walter Kohl^[14].
• A child of Helmut Kohl was Peter Kohl^[15].
• Helmut Kohl held citizenship in Weimar Republic^[16].
• Helmut Kohl held citizenship in Nazi Germany^[17].
• Helmut Kohl held citizenship in West Germany^[18].
• Helmut Kohl held citizenship in Germany^[19].
• German was Helmut Kohl's native language^[20].
• Helmut Kohl's professions included politician^[4].
• Helmut Kohl worked as a historian^[5].
• Helmut Kohl worked as a political scientist^[6].
• Helmut Kohl's professions included Chancellor of Germany^[7].
• Helmut Kohl held the position of Federal Chancellor of Germany^[21].
• Helmut Kohl held the position of Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate^[22].
• Helmut Kohl held the position of member of the German Bundestag^[23].
• Helmut Kohl held the position of member of Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate^[24].
• Helmut Kohl held the position of leader of the Christian Democratic Union^[25].
• Helmut Kohl held the position of Chairman of the CDU/CSU Bundestag fraction^[26].
• Helmut Kohl was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt^[27].

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Origins and Family

Helmut Kohl was born in Friesenheim^[2]. His father was Hans Kohl^[10]. His mother was Cäcilie Kohl^[11]. German was his native language^[20].

Education

Educated at Goethe University Frankfurt^[27] and Heidelberg University^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[4], historian^[5], political scientist^[6], and Chancellor of Germany^[7]. Positions held include Federal Chancellor of Germany^[21], a public office^[29], in Germany^[30], founded in 1949^[31]; Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate^[22], a position^[32], in Germany^[33]; member of the German Bundestag^[23], in Germany^[34]; member of Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate^[24]; leader of the Christian Democratic Union^[25], a party leader^[35], in Germany^[36]; and Chairman of the CDU/CSU Bundestag fraction^[26], a position^[37], in Germany^[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross special issue of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, special issue^[39], German Leo Baeck Award^[40], Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding^[41], Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria^[42], Charlemagne Prize^[43], and honorary citizen of Berlin^[44].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maike Kohl-Richter^[12], an economist^[45], b. 1964^[46], of Germany^[47] and Hannelore Kohl^[13], an interpreter^[48], 1933–2001^[49], of Germany^[50], awarded the Order of Merit of Rhineland-Palatinate^[51]. Children include Walter Kohl^[14], an economist^[52], b. 1963^[53], of Germany^[54] and Peter Kohl^[15], a writer^[55], b. 1965^[56], of Germany^[57]. Helmut Kohl's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[58]. He was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union^[59].

Death and Burial

Helmut Kohl died in Ludwigshafen^[3]. He is buried at Old Cemetery^[9].

Why It Matters

Helmut Kohl ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,588 views/month, #5,914 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[60] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[61]

He has been cited as an influence by Vladimir Putin^[62], a judoka^[63], b. 1952^[64], of Soviet Union^[65], awarded the The World's Most Powerful People^[66], specialised in politics^[67].

FAQs

Where was Helmut Kohl born?

Helmut Kohl was born in Friesenheim^[2].

Where did Helmut Kohl die?

Helmut Kohl died in Ludwigshafen^[3].

Who were Helmut Kohl's parents?

Helmut Kohl's father was Hans Kohl^[10]. Helmut Kohl's mother was Cäcilie Kohl^[11].

Who was Helmut Kohl married to?

Helmut Kohl's spouses include Maike Kohl-Richter^[12] and Hannelore Kohl^[13].

What did Helmut Kohl do for work?

Helmut Kohl worked as politician^[4], historian^[5], political scientist^[6], and Chancellor of Germany^[7].

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^[39], German Leo Baeck Award^[40], Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding^[41], and Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria^[42].

Who did Helmut Kohl influence?

Helmut Kohl has been cited as an influence by Vladimir Putin^[62].