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Fortunately for De Gaulle, he gained a strong interest for the military at a young age. When he was young, his family lost their land during the French Revolution and his father began to explain to him a lot about French history which really benefited him.

Born: November 22nd, 1890

Birthplace: Lille, Paris

Education: military academy of saint-cyr

Death: November 9th, 1970

Cause of death: raptured blood vessel @ age 80