Historical FiguresStatesman
Konrad Hermann Joseph Adenauer
1876 - 1967
First Chancellor of West Germany, architect of post‑war integration
Quick Facts
Born
1876
Died
1967
Profession
Statesman
Nationality
German
Biography
Mayor of Cologne, imprisoned by Nazis, Adenauer co‑founded CDU. As chancellor (1949‑63) he anchored West Germany in NATO, reconciled with France and oversaw Wirtschaftswunder.
Historical Significance
Adenauer secured democracy and prosperity, guiding Germany's Western alignment
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