When was Helmut Kohl born and where did he grow up?
Helmut Kohl was born on the 3rd of April 1930 in Ludwigshafen. He grew up as the third child of Hans Kohl and Cäcilie Schnur.
Questions about Helmut Kohl
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How old was Helmut Kohl when he became minister-president of Rhineland-Palatinate?
Helmut Kohl was elected minister-president of Rhineland-Palatinate at age 38 in May 1969. This made him the youngest person ever to lead a German state government.
What date did Helmut Kohl become Chancellor of Germany?
Helmut Kohl was elected Chancellor through a constructive vote of no confidence on the 1st of October 1982. This marked the only time a German chancellor has been deposed in this manner.
Which treaty did Helmut Kohl sign with Poland regarding borders?
On the 14th of November 1990, Helmut Kohl signed a treaty in Warsaw confirming that former German territories east of the Oder-Neisse line were definitively part of Poland.
When did Helmut Kohl die and where is he buried?
Helmut Kohl died on the 16th of June 2017 from natural causes in Ludwigshafen. He was interred in Speyer Cathedral after a Catholic requiem mass celebrated there.