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What is Charles de Gaulle famous for?
What were Charles de Gaulle's accomplishments? Charles de Gaulle led the Free French forces in resisting capitulation to Germany during World War II and became provisional president of France in the immediate aftermath of the war. Later he was an architect of the Fifth Republic and was president from 1959 to 1969.
Why was de Gaulle sentenced to death?
A military court in France subsequently sentenced de Gaulle to death for treason and ordered the confiscation of his property. Undaunted, de Gaulle persevered in building a Free French movement.
What was Charles de Gaulle's famous quote?
Nothing great will ever be achieved without great men, and men are great only if they are determined to be so.
What happened to Charles de Gaulle?
Charles de Gaulle built the Fifth Republic and served as president from 1959 to 1969. Charles de Gaulle resided at his estate Colombey-les-Deux-Églises when he retired; he passed away from a heart attack on November 9, 1970.
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