Charles de Gaulle Interactive Quiz
79 years old
How old was Charles de Gaulle when he died?
The Charles de Gaulle Airport is the largest and most busy airport in France.
What famous business in France was named after Charles de Gaulle?
Charles de Gaulle was a general of the French army.
What other important occupation did Charles de Gaulle have before becoming president?
Free France was resistance group led by Charles de Gaulle to liberate France, who had surrendered to Germany. He fled to Britain and made speeches over BBC radio urging the French people to resist rule of the Germans. He was sentenced to death, but later on invaded France with his forces and France was liberated.
What was "Free France"?
De Gaulle was the French president during WW2
What was Charles de Gaulle well known for?
Charles Andre Joseph Pierre Marie de Gaulle
What was Charles de Gaulle's full name?
He suffered an aneurysm.
What was the cause of Charles de Gaulle's death?
He was called "Big Charles" because he was 6 feet and 5 inches tall. He was also called "Le Coloner Motor" and the "Great Asparagus".
What were some of Charles de Gaulle's nicknames?
While imprisoned in Germany he tried to escape 5 times, all of which were unsuccessful.
Which country captured and held Charles de Gaulle as prisoner in WW1 until the end of the war?
Charles de Gaulle became the provisional leader of France from 1944-1946, and helped France form a new government.
Which political office did Charles de Gaulle hold before becoming president in 1958?
