CHARLES DE GAULLE

Charles de Gaulle was a French general and politician who served as the President of France from 1959 to 1969. He was born on November 22, 1890, in Lille, France. De Gaulle is considered as one of the most influential figures in French politics and history.

De Gaulle entered military service and began his career as an infantry officer in World War I. He was wounded several times and taken as a prisoner of war by the German army. Later, he served in various positions in the French military and played an active role in World War II. He led the French Resistance movement against the Nazi occupation of France and also served as the head of Free France, a government-in-exile based in London.

After World War II, de Gaulle played a key role in the post-war reconstruction of France. He founded the Fifth Republic, which is the present-day French political system. As President of France, he initiated several economic, social, and cultural reforms, which modernized the country. He also played a significant role in shaping France's foreign policy, particularly its relations with other European countries.

 De Gaulle is known for his political philosophy of "Gaullism," which emphasizes strong national sovereignty and independence. He also believed in the importance of Franco-German relations and advocated for the formation