Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle and the French National Anthem

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle was born on May 10th, 1760 in Lons-le-Saunier, and his parents lived in the neighboring village of Montaigu. 
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He was a French army officer, and composed La Marseillaise (The French national anthem) while he was stationed at Strasbourg for his comrades.

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Here is a video with lyrics to La Marseillaise, as well as an English translation!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K1q9Ntcr5g



The song was originally titled "Chant de guerre pour l'Armée du Rhin.”

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Marseillaise


Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle died in poverty on June 26th, 1836.
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