Rouget de Lisle
French army officer (1760-1836)
Rouget de Lisle was born on May 10, 1760 in Lons-le-Saunier and died on June 26, 1836 in Choisy-le-Roi, aged 76. Recorded occupations: composer, poet, writer, playwright, engineer and military personnel. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: classical music. Notable works include “Worker's Marseillaise”, “Le Chant des Girondins”, “La Marseillaise” and “La marseillaise de la Commune”. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour.
- Born
- May 10, 1760 · Lons-le-Saunier
- Died
- June 26, 1836 · Choisy-le-Roi
- Age at death
- 76
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- composer, poet, writer, playwright, engineer, military personnel
- Movements
- classical music
- Notable works
- Worker's Marseillaise, Le Chant des Girondins, La Marseillaise, La marseillaise de la Commune
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 53 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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