Yvonne De Gaulle Death
Yvonne passed away on November 8, 1979 at the age of 79.
Yvonne De Gaulle death quick facts:
When did Yvonne De Gaulle die?
November 8, 1979How old was Yvonne De Gaulle when died?
79
Yvonne De Gaulle Birthday and Date of Death
Yvonne De Gaulle was born on May 22, 1900 and died on November 8, 1979. Yvonne was 79 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 22, 1900
Date of Death: November 8, 1979
Age at Death: 79
Yvonne De Gaulle - Biography
Yvonne de Gaulle (born Yvonne Charlotte Anne Marie Vendroux; 22 May 1900 – 8 November 1979) was the wife of Charles de Gaulle. She was sometimes known as "Tante Yvonne" ("Aunt Yvonne"). They were married on April 7, 1921. She is known for the quote, "The presidency is temporary—but the family is permanent." She and her husband narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on August 22, 1962, when their Citroën DS was targeted by machine gun fire arranged by Jean Bastien-Thiry at the Petit-Clamart.
