De Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle was a prominent French military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the French Resistance during World War II and later became the founder of the French Fifth Republic, serving as its first President from 1959 to 1969. Known for his strong leadership and vision for a united Europe, de Gaulle's policies emphasized national sovereignty and independence, particularly in foreign affairs. He is also remembered for his famous quote, 'France cannot be France without greatness.'
Born on Nov 22, 1890 (134 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Andorra:
General and Co-prince De Gaulle encouraged the Union Centre Plein Air to uplift the depressed youth of France in 1945.
8
Venezuela:
De Gaulle is cited as a leader who guides democracy in a particular direction.
8
Italy:
De Gaulle is referenced as another antinazi figure alongside Merz.
5
Denmark:
de Gaulle is referenced as one of the influential leaders in modern European history.
7
Italy:
De Gaulle's decision to create an independent nuclear deterrent stemmed from his belief that the United States would not risk a nuclear holocaust to defend Europe.
5