Konrad Adenauer

5 January 1876 – 19 April 1967

Konrad Adenauer was a German statesman who served as the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1949 to 1963. He oversaw West Germany's postwar reconstruction, its integration into Western Europe and NATO, and reconciliation with former enemies including France.

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Born in Cologne, Germany
5 January 1876

Born into a Catholic family in the Rhineland.

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Became Mayor of Cologne
1917 – 1933

Served as lord mayor of his home city for sixteen years.

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Dismissed by the Nazi regime
1933

Removed from office after the Nazis came to power and later persecuted.

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Co-founded the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)
1945

Helped establish and lead the CDU after World War II.

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Became first Chancellor of West Germany
15 September 1949 – 16 October 1963

Led the Federal Republic of Germany through postwar reconstruction.

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Signed the Élysée Treaty with France
22 January 1963

Established Franco-German reconciliation and cooperation with Charles de Gaulle.

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Retired as Chancellor
16 October 1963

Stepped down after fourteen years in office.

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Died in Rhöndorf, West Germany
19 April 1967

Died at his home near Bad Honnef at age 91.

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