Charles de Gaulle, a statesman and military leader of France, passed away on November 9th, 1970 at age 79. De Gaulle was born November 22nd, 1890 in Lille, France. He was a senior French Army officer during World War I, and afterward served as a French legislator from 1924-1932. De Gaulle played a significant role in World War II. He was a major influence in the French Resistance to the Nazi occupation, and later became head of the provisional from 1944-1946. De Gaulle was a national hero in the successful Free French Forces. He is remembered as a crucial leader during the liberation of France, and has been a hugely influential figure in French political life. De Gaulle was an advocate for a strong French nation and a key writer of the French constitution. De Gaulle's legacy is deeply ingrained in history and will remain for many generations. He leaves behind a legacy of courage, bravery, and leadership.