
Charles de Gaulle II
Charles de Gaulle II, the grandson of the famed French general Charles de Gaulle, is a prominent figure in French history, known for his leadership during World War II and as a key architect of modern France. His recent biopic sheds light on his legacy, contrasting it with that of his lesser-known uncle, Charles de Gaulle (1837–1880), who was an advocate for Celtic unity and spoke Irish, despite never visiting Ireland.
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Charles de Gaulle II was the later French president who faced unpopularity and resigned in 1969.
Frank McNally on the lesser-known, and Irish-speaking, namesake of the general – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-09-17




