Charles de Gaulle
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Charles de Gaulle was born on November 22, 1890, in Lille[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] and died of an aneurysm on November 9, 1970, in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises[1][2][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][18][19][20][17][21][22]. A French citizen, he was the son of Henri de Gaulle. He married Yvonne de Gaulle in 1921, a union that lasted until 1970, and they had three children: Anne, Philippe, and Élisabeth de Gaulle[23].
He was educated at the Collège Stanislas de Paris, the École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr, and the École supérieure de guerre. His professional roles included military officer, military theorist, statesperson, politician, and memoirist[14][1]. He was also a member of Ordre Nouveau[24].
Throughout his career, he held several prominent positions. He served as president of the Provisional Government of the French Republic and French co-prince of Andorra from 1944 to 1946. Later, he was President of the Council from 1958 to 1959 and President of the French Republic from 1959 to 1969. His awards included the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit, Companion of the Liberation, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, and Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr, among others[25].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: grave of Charles de Gaulle[9]
- Father: Henri de Gaulle[10]
- Mother: Jeanne Maillot[11]
- Spouse: Yvonne de Gaulle[12]
- Child: Anne de Gaulle[13], Philippe de Gaulle[14], Élisabeth de Gaulle[15]
- Country of citizenship: France[16]
- Native language: French[17]
- Occupation: author[18]
- Field of work: politics[19]
- Position held: President of the French Republic[20], President of the Council[21], president of the Provisional Government of the French Republic[22], French co-prince of Andorra[23], president[24], Minister of National Defence[25], Prime Minister of France[26]
- Educated at: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[27], Collège Stanislas de Paris[28], École supérieure de guerre[29]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[30], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[31], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[32], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[33], Companion of the Liberation[34], Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[35], Royal Order of Cambodia[36], Order of the Dragon of Annam[37], Royal Victorian Chain[38], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[39], Order of the Royal House of Chakri[40], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[41], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[42], Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar[43]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Family: de Gaulle family[46]
- Member of political party: Union of Democrats for the Republic[47], Rally of the French People[48]
- Military branch: French Army[49], Free France[50]
- Commons category: Charles de Gaulle[51]
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Type: Person[52]
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Country: FR[53]
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Began / founded: 1890-11-22[54]
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Ended / dissolved: 1970-11-09[55]
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Community tags: politician[56]
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MusicBrainz ID: f80b63b4-99a1-4b15-8444-82ad51ce501d[57]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles de Gaulle include Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport[58], an international airport[59], in France[60], founded in 1974[61]; he[62], an aircraft carrier[63], in France[64]; gaullism[65], a political ideology[66], in France[67]; place Charles-de-Gaulle[68], a square[69], in France[70], founded in 1670[71]; Charles-de-Gaulle - Étoile[72], a railway station[73], in France[74], founded in 1970[75]; place du Général-de-Gaulle[76]; Charles de Gaulle Memorial[77]; and Birthplace of him[78].
Why It Matters
Charles de Gaulle has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]
Works attributed to him include Constitution of France[81], a constitution[82], in France[83], written by Michel Debré[84]; Appeal of 18 June[85], an oration[86], in France[87], founded in 1940[88]; and Vive le Québec libre[89], a political slogan[90], in Canada[91]. Entities named for him include Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport[58], an international airport[59], in France[60], founded in 1974[61]; he[62], an aircraft carrier[63], in France[64]; gaullism[65], a political ideology[66], in France[67]; place Charles-de-Gaulle[68], a square[69], in France[70], founded in 1670[71]; Charles-de-Gaulle - Étoile[72], a railway station[73], in France[74], founded in 1970[75]; and place du Général-de-Gaulle[76].
FAQs
Where was Charles de Gaulle born?
Charles de Gaulle was born in Lille[1].
Where did Charles de Gaulle die?
Charles de Gaulle passed away in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises[2].
Who were Charles de Gaulle's parents?
Charles de Gaulle's father was Henri de Gaulle[10]. Charles de Gaulle's mother was Jeanne Maillot[11].
Who was Charles de Gaulle married to?
Charles de Gaulle's spouses include Yvonne de Gaulle[12].
What did Charles de Gaulle do for work?
Charles de Gaulle worked as a statesperson[3], memoirist[4], military theorist[5], military officer[6], and politician[7].
Where did Charles de Gaulle go to school?
Charles de Gaulle was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[27], Collège Stanislas de Paris[28], and École supérieure de guerre[29].
What awards did Charles de Gaulle receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[30], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[31], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[32], and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[33].