What is Charles de Gaulle's middle name?
De
What is Charles de Gaulle's full name?
Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle nickname(s):
Général de Gaulle, Le Général
Charles de Gaulle date of birth:
November 22, 1890
How old was Charles de Gaulle when died?
79
Where was Charles de Gaulle born?
Lille, Nord-Pas de Calais
When did Charles de Gaulle die?
November 9, 1970
How tall is Charles de Gaulle?
6' 5" (196 cm)
What color is Charles de Gaulle's hair?
Brown - Light
What religion is Charles de Gaulle?
Roman Catholic
What is Charles de Gaulle's ethnicity?
White
What is Charles de Gaulle nationality?
French
What is Charles de Gaulle's occupation?
Military, Politician
Charles de Gaulle claim to fame:
general and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II and later founded the French Fifth Republic in 1958
Short Biography
Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle (22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French general, resistant, writer and statesman. He was the leader of Free France (1940–44) and the head of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (1944–46). In 1958, he founded the Fifth Republic and was elected as the 18th President of France, until his resignation in 1969. He was the dominant figure of France during the Cold War era and his memory continues to influence French politics.