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]. 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].
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 (20,086 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 field of work was politics[19].
- Charles de Gaulle held the position of President of the French Republic[20].
- Charles de Gaulle held the position of President of the Council[21].
- Charles de Gaulle held the position of president of the Provisional Government of the French Republic[22].
- Charles de Gaulle held the position of French co-prince of Andorra[23].
- Charles de Gaulle held the position of French co-prince of Andorra[24].
- Charles de Gaulle held the position of president[25].
- Charles de Gaulle was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[26].
- Charles de Gaulle's education included a stint at Collège Stanislas de Paris[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1890-11-22[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1970-11-09[31]
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Community tags: politician[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: f80b63b4-99a1-4b15-8444-82ad51ce501d[33]
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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[26], a grande école[34], in France[35], founded in 1802[36], headquartered in Guer[37]; Collège Stanislas de Paris[27], a school[38], in France[39], founded in 1804[40]; and École supérieure de guerre[41], a military school[42], in France[43], founded in 1876[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include statesperson[4], memoirist[5], military theorist[6], military officer[7], and politician[8]. Charles de Gaulle's field of work was politics[19]. Positions held include President of the French Republic[20], a position[45], in France[46]; President of the Council[21], a position[47], in France[48]; president of the Provisional Government of the French Republic[22]; French co-prince of Andorra[23], a position[49], in Andorra[50], founded in 1278[51]; president[25], a corporate title[52]; and Minister of National Defence[53].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[54], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[55], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[56], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[57], Companion of the Liberation[58], and Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[59].
Personal Life
Among Charles de Gaulle's spouses was Yvonne de Gaulle[13]. Children include Anne de Gaulle[14], 1928–1948[60], of France[61]; Philippe de Gaulle[15], a politician[62], 1921–2024[63], of France[64], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[65], specialised in military affairs[66]; and Élisabeth de Gaulle[16], 1924–2013[67], of France[68]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[69]. Political affiliations include Union of Democrats for the Republic[70], a political party[71], in France[72], founded in 1967[73], headquartered in rue de Lille[74] and Rally of the French People[75], a political party[76], in France[77], founded in 1947[78], headquartered in Paris[79].
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[80], an international airport[81], in France[82], founded in 1974[83]; he[84], an aircraft carrier[85], in France[86]; gaullism[87], a political ideology[88], in France[89]; place Charles-de-Gaulle[90], a square[91], in France[92], founded in 1670[93]; place du Général-de-Gaulle[94], a square[95], in France[96]; Charles-de-Gaulle - Étoile[97]; Charles de Gaulle Memorial[98]; and Birthplace of him[99].
Why It Matters
Charles de Gaulle ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,086 views/month, #2,269 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[100] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[101]
Works attributed to him include Appeal of 18 June[102], an oration[103], in France[104], founded in 1940[105]; Constitution of France[106], a constitution[107], in France[108], written by Michel Debré[109]; and Vive le Québec libre[110], a political slogan[111]. Entities named for him include Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport[80], an international airport[81], in France[82], founded in 1974[83]; he[84], an aircraft carrier[85], in France[86]; gaullism[87], a political ideology[88], in France[89]; place Charles-de-Gaulle[90], a square[91], in France[92], founded in 1670[93]; place du Général-de-Gaulle[94], a square[95], in France[96]; and Charles-de-Gaulle - Étoile[97].
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[26], Collège Stanislas de Paris[27], and École supérieure de guerre[41].
What awards did Charles de Gaulle receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[54], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[55], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[56], and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[57].