What is Yvonne De Gaulle's middle name?
De
Yvonne De Gaulle date of birth:
May 22, 1900
How old was Yvonne De Gaulle when died?
79
Where was Yvonne De Gaulle born?
Calais , France
When did Yvonne De Gaulle die?
November 8, 1979
What is Yvonne De Gaulle nationality?
French
What is Yvonne De Gaulle's occupation?
First Lady
Yvonne De Gaulle claim to fame:
wife of Charles de Gaulle
Short Biography
Yvonne de Gaulle (born Yvonne Charlotte Anne Marie Vendroux; 22 May 1900 – 8 November 1979) was the wife of Charles de Gaulle. She was sometimes known as "Tante Yvonne" ("Aunt Yvonne"). They were married on April 7, 1921. She is known for the quote, "The presidency is temporary—but the family is permanent." She and her husband narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on August 22, 1962, when their Citroën DS was targeted by machine gun fire arranged by Jean Bastien-Thiry at the Petit-Clamart.