Charles de Gaulle

:For the Paris airport, see Charles de Gaulle International Airport. For the aircraft carrier, see FS Charles de Gaulle.

1970 a humble death

His last will was his last slap to the establishment and protocol. He specifically asked to be buried in Colombey, and that no presidents nor minister attend to his funeral, only his « Compagnons de la Libération ». Heads of State had to contend themselves with a simultaneous service held at Notre-Dame in Paris.

Related Topics:
Notre-Dame - Paris

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On his tombstone, he also specified ?Charles de Gaulle, 1890-19?, nothing else?.

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Unlike many other politicians, he died nearly destitute, and his family had to sell the Boisserie residence. Luckily, it was purchased by a foundation and is currently the Charles de Gaulle Museum.

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