b. April 3, 1930. Premier of Rheinland-Pfalz state, 1969-1976; Chairman of the Christian Democratic Party, 1973-1998; Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, 1982-1998.
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- BBC News | EUROPE | Kohl's mark on history Puts forward the position that Kohl is arguably Germany's most successful chancellor.
- BBC News | Europe | Kohl's long reign ends Article on the end of Helmut Kohl's 16-year hold on power.
- Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl faces criminal investigation Ulrich Rippert writes on the former chancellor's legal problems.