Helmut Kohl (born in 1930) is a former German conservative politician, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 1976, West German chancellor (prime minister) 1982-1990.
Short Biography:
He oversaw the reunification of East and West Germany 1989-1990 and in 1990 won a resounding victory to become the first chancellor of reunited Germany.
His miscalculation of the true costs of reunification and their subsequent effects on the German economy led to a dramatic fall in his popularity.
Why is Helmut Kohl famous?
Helmut Kohl is a German conservative politician and statesman.
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