Konrad Adenauer
January 5, 1876 – April 19, 1967
This author does not engage in writing, but their political career brought them renown. As the first West German Chancellor and chairman of the Christian Democratic Union, they left an indelible mark on post-war German history. Their long tenure and advanced age, beginning and ending their term at such an advanced stage of life, make them a unique figure in the political landscape.