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Also Known As Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle
Born November 22, 1890 • Lille • France • (Birthday in 7 days)
Died November 9, 1970 (aged 79) • France
Title / Office president (1959-1969), France
Founder “Le Monde” • Rally of the French People
Political Affiliation Rally of the French People
Subjects Of Study France • army
Role In Algerian War • Battle of France • World War II • events of May 1968

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