Charles de Gaulle
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Charles de Gaulle
Summary
Charles de Gaulle is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lille[2]. He passed away in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises[3]. He worked as a statesperson[4], memoirist[5], military theorist[6], military officer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164,272 views/month, #2,269 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Charles de Gaulle was born in Lille[2].
- Charles de Gaulle passed away in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises[3].
- Charles de Gaulle is buried at grave of Charles de Gaulle[10].
- Charles de Gaulle's father was Henri de Gaulle[11].
- Charles de Gaulle's mother was Jeanne Maillot[12].
- Among Charles de Gaulle's spouses was Yvonne de Gaulle[13].
- A child of Charles de Gaulle was Anne de Gaulle[14].
- A child of Charles de Gaulle was Philippe de Gaulle[15].
- A child of Charles de Gaulle was Élisabeth de Gaulle[16].
- Charles de Gaulle held citizenship in France[17].
- French was Charles de Gaulle's native language[18].
- Charles de Gaulle's professions included statesperson[4].
- Charles de Gaulle's professions included memoirist[5].
- Charles de Gaulle worked as a military theorist[6].
- Charles de Gaulle worked as a military officer[7].
- Charles de Gaulle's professions included politician[8].
- Charles de Gaulle's professions included author[19].
- Charles de Gaulle's field of work was politics[20].
- Charles de Gaulle held the position of President of the French Republic[21].
- Charles de Gaulle held the position of President of the Council[22].
- Charles de Gaulle held the position of president of the Provisional Government of the French Republic[23].
- Charles de Gaulle held the position of French co-prince of Andorra[24].
- Charles de Gaulle held the position of French co-prince of Andorra[25].
- Charles de Gaulle held the position of president[26].
- Charles de Gaulle's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[27].
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Origins and Family
Charles de Gaulle's place of birth was Lille[2]. His father was Henri de Gaulle[11]. His mother was Jeanne Maillot[12]. French was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[27], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1802[30], headquartered in Guer[31]; Collège Stanislas de Paris[32], a school[33], in France[34], founded in 1804[35]; and École supérieure de guerre[36], a military school[37], in France[38], founded in 1876[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include statesperson[4], memoirist[5], military theorist[6], military officer[7], politician[8], and author[19]. Charles de Gaulle's field of work was politics[20]. Positions held include President of the French Republic[21], a position[40], in France[41]; President of the Council[22], a position[42], in France[43]; president of the Provisional Government of the French Republic[23]; French co-prince of Andorra[24], a position[44], in Andorra[45], founded in 1278[46]; president[26], a corporate title[47]; and Minister of National Defence[48].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[49], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[50], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[51], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[52], Companion of the Liberation[53], and Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[54].
Personal Life
Among Charles de Gaulle's spouses was Yvonne de Gaulle[13]. Children include Anne de Gaulle[14], 1928–1948[55], of France[56]; Philippe de Gaulle[15], a politician[57], 1921–2024[58], of France[59], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[60], specialised in military affairs[61]; and Élisabeth de Gaulle[16], 1924–2013[62], of France[63]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[64]. Political affiliations include Union of Democrats for the Republic[65], a political party[66], in France[67], founded in 1967[68], headquartered in rue de Lille[69] and Rally of the French People[70], a political party[71], in France[72], founded in 1947[73], headquartered in Paris[74].
Death and Burial
Charles de Gaulle passed away in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises[3]. Burial took place at grave of him[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles de Gaulle include Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport[75], an international airport[76], in France[77], founded in 1974[78]; he[79], an aircraft carrier[80], in France[81]; gaullism[82], a political ideology[83], in France[84]; place Charles-de-Gaulle[85], a square[86], in France[87], founded in 1670[88]; Charles-de-Gaulle - Étoile[89], a railway station[90], in France[91], founded in 1970[92]; place du Général-de-Gaulle[93]; Charles de Gaulle Memorial[94]; and Birthplace of him[95].
Why It Matters
Charles de Gaulle ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164,272 views/month, #2,269 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[96] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[97]
Works attributed to him include Constitution of France[98], a constitution[99], in France[100], written by Michel Debré[101]; Appeal of 18 June[102], an oration[103], in France[104], founded in 1940[105]; and Vive le Québec libre[106], a political slogan[107], in Canada[108]. Entities named for him include Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport[75], an international airport[76], in France[77], founded in 1974[78]; he[79], an aircraft carrier[80], in France[81]; gaullism[82], a political ideology[83], in France[84]; place Charles-de-Gaulle[85], a square[86], in France[87], founded in 1670[88]; Charles-de-Gaulle - Étoile[89], a railway station[90], in France[91], founded in 1970[92]; and place du Général-de-Gaulle[93].
FAQs
Where was Charles de Gaulle born?
Charles de Gaulle's place of birth was Lille[2].
Where did Charles de Gaulle die?
Charles de Gaulle died in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises[3].
Who were Charles de Gaulle's parents?
Charles de Gaulle's father was Henri de Gaulle[11]. Charles de Gaulle's mother was Jeanne Maillot[12].
Who was Charles de Gaulle married to?
Charles de Gaulle's spouses include Yvonne de Gaulle[13].
What did Charles de Gaulle do for work?
Charles de Gaulle worked as statesperson[4], memoirist[5], military theorist[6], military officer[7], and politician[8].
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[32], and École supérieure de guerre[36].
What awards did Charles de Gaulle receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[49], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[50], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[51], and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[52].