Michael Kohl
Chancellor of West Germany and reunified Germany (1982–1998)
1930 — 2017
Quick Facts
Profession
Chancellor of West Germany and reunified Germany (1982–1998)
Born
April 3, 1930
Died
2017 (age ~87)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
Chancellor of Germany, politician, historian
Weimar RepublicBorn in FriesenheimDied in Ludwigshafen
1930
Born in Friesenheim (1930-04-03)
1959
Positionmember of Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate (1959–1976)
1969
PositionMinister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate (1969–1976)
1970
AwardCommander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
1973
Positionleader of the Christian Democratic Union (1973–1998)
1973
AwardAbout
Helmut Josef Michael Kohl was a German politician who served as chancellor of Germany and governed the Federal Republic from 1982 to 1998. He was leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 1973 to 1998 and oversaw the end of the Cold War, the German reunification and the creation of the European Union (EU). Kohl's 16-year tenure is the longest in German post-war history, and is the longest for any democratically elected chancellor of Germany.
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Who is Michael Kohl?+
Helmut Josef Michael Kohl was a German politician who served as chancellor of Germany and governed the Federal Republic from 1982 to 1998. He was leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 1973 to 1998 and oversaw the end of the Cold War, the German reunification and the creation of the Eur
What does the name Michael mean?+
The name Michael means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is of English origin.
When was Michael Kohl born?+
Michael Kohl was born on April 3, 1930.
When did Michael Kohl die?+
Michael Kohl died in 2017, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.
The name Michael is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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