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- Birth nameRainer Candidus Barzel
- Rainer Barzel was born on June 20, 1924 in Braunsberg, East Prussia, Germany [now Braniewo, Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland]. He was married to Ute Cremer, Dr. Helga Henselder and Kriemhild Schumacher. He died on August 26, 2006 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
- SpousesUte Cremer(May 24, 1997 - August 26, 2006) (his death)Dr. Helga Henselder(May 24, 1983 - December 15, 1995) (her death)Kriemhild Schumacher(May 22, 1948 - October 25, 1980) (her death, 1 child)
- His only daughter, Claudia Barzel, committed suicide at the age of 28 on March 27th, 1977, his second wife died in a car accident.
- CDU candidate for Chancellor of Germany in 1972, lost to Willy Brandt.
- Chairman of CDU (1971-1973).
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