Charles de Gaulle

Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle (French pronunciation: [də ˈɡoːl]  ( listen), English: /də ˈɡɔːl/; 22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970) was a French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II. He later founded the French Fifth Republic in 1958 and served as its first President from 1959 to 1969. In France, he is commonly referred to as Général de Gaulle or simply Le Général, or by his detractors as "la Grande Zor... more

Date of birth:

  • Nov 22, 1890

Date of death:

  • Nov 9, 1970 (age 80 years)

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Also known as:

  • Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle,
  • Charles Andre Joseph Marie de Gaulle

Politician

Government Positions Held:

Office, position, or title Jurisdiction of office From To
  • Jun 1, 1958
  • Jan 8, 1959
  • Jan 8, 1989
  • Apr 28, 1969
  • Jan 8, 1959
  • Apr 28, 1969
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President of the French Republic of France

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