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Charles de Gaulle (1890–1970)

Charles André Joseph Marie DE Gaulle (22 November 1890 - 9 November 1970) was a French army officer and statesman who led Free France against Nazi Germany in World War II and chaired the Provisional Government of the French Republic from 1944 to 1946 in order to restore democracy in France. In 1958, he came out of retirement when appointed ... See full bio »

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Une mauvaise rencontre
Une mauvaise rencontre Writer
(1981)
Les manifestations du 18 Juin
Les manifestations du 18 Juin Self
(1949)
10th Winter Olympic Games
10th Winter Olympic Games Self - President of the French Republic
(1968)
La visite du général de Gaulle au Québec
La visite du général de Gaulle au Québec Self
(1967)
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 1968 Fenomenal and the Treasure of Tutankamen
Extra as French President on Military Parade (uncredited)
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

5 Biographical Movies | 5 Print Biographies | 22 Portrayals | 1 Pictorial | See more »

Alternate Names:

General de Gaulle | President Charles de Gaulle | President de Gaulle

Height:

6' 5" (1.96 m)

Spouse:

Yvonne de Gaulle  (his death)  (3 children)
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Personal Quote:

[on action] Deliberation is the work of many men. Action, of one alone. See more »

Trivia:

President of the French Republic (8 January 1959 to 28 April 1969). See more »

Trademark:

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Nickname:

Mon Général See more »
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