Background
Kohl, Karl-Heinz was born on November 24, 1948 in Fürth, Germany.
Kohl, Karl-Heinz was born on November 24, 1948 in Fürth, Germany.
Master of Arts, Free University Berlin, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy, Free University Berlin, 1980. Habilitation, Free University Berlin, 1986.
Research assistant University Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1979. Lecturer Freie Universität, Berlin, 1979-1984, research fellow, 1985-1988. Professor University Mainz, Germany, 1988-1996, University Frankfurt, Germany, since 1996.
Director Frobenius-Institute, Germany, since 1996. Theodor-Huess professor, New School, New York City, since 2001. Head ethnological board Germany Research Foundation, Bonn, 1992-1996.
Consultant Volkswagenstiftung, Hannover, Germany, 1992-1995.
Married Marita Leitges. Children: Jona, Gereon.