Which world leader was nicknamed "The Great Asparagus"?

Introduction

If you are wondering which world leader was nicknamed "The Great Asparagus," then you are just in the right place! "Charles De Gaulle" is the World Leader known as "The Great Asparagus." The moniker was given to him because of his height. His height was 196 cm or 6'5', and he had a prominent forehead and nose.

Charles De Gaulle was born in France, in the city of Lille, on November 22, 1890. Charles André Joseph Pierre Marie de Gaulle was his full name. In 1912, he received his diploma from Saint-Cyr.

He excelled in his studies and was recognized for his demeanor, intelligence, character, conduct, and general nature. Later, he rose to the rank of French army general and politician, leading the liberation of France from Nazi Germany during the great World War II.

For two years, Gaulle served as a Provisional Government of the French Republic (1944 to 1946). He wished to restore democracy in France. Rene Coty, the President of France, named him as President of the Council of Ministers in 1958.

After being approved by referendum, Gaulle revised the French Constitution and established the Fifth Republic. After a year, he was elected President of France. In 1965, he was re-elected to the same position. In 1969, he resigned from his position.

Why was Charles de Gaulle nicknamed "the Great Asparagus"?

Charles De Gaulle finished his training and studies at Saint-Cyr, a prestigious military institution. He stayed for four years. He was around 1.96m (6'5') tall, with a high brow and a lovely nose.

He was dubbed "the Great Asparagus" because of his outgoing nature.

Asparagus is a plant with a long green or white stalk that may be eaten as a vegetable. Gaulle was called the Great Asparagus at Saint-Cyr because he was so tall.

On November 9, 1970, he died at Colombey-les-Duex-Eglises, France. In general, Gaulle had an outstanding personality in France.