Statesmen who died on November 9

Take a focused look at the statesmen who passed away on November 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1970 Charles de Gaulle

  Charles de Gaulle was a renowned French army officer and statesman who led the Free French Forces against Nazi Germany in World War II and later founded the Fifth Republic, serving as its first President from 1959 to 1969. His leadership helped restore French confidence during the war and set the foundation for modern French politics. [bio]