Charles De Gualle Timeline:
From Birth to Death
1914-1918
Fights in World War 1
1916
Gets captured by German soldiers and attempts to escape 5 times.
1940
Promoted to Brigadier General
1943
Co-President with General Henri Giraud of French Committee.
1945
Elected Provisional President of France
1946
Resigns from presidency
1965
Re-elected as president
1969
Resigns once more
November 9th 1970
R.I.P.
Charles De Gaulle
Dies