Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
French army officer (1760-1836)
1760 — 1836
Quick Facts
Profession
French army officer (1760-1836)
Born
May 10, 1760
Died
1836 (age ~76)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, composer, military personnel
FranceBorn in Lons-le-SaunierDied in Choisy-le-Roi
1760
Born in Lons-le-Saunier (1760-05-10)
1836
Died in Choisy-le-Roi
About
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle was a French army officer of the French Revolutionary Wars. Lisle is known for writing the words and music of the Chant de guerre pour l'armée du Rhin, which would later be known as La Marseillaise and become the French national anthem.
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Who is Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle?+
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle was a French army officer of the French Revolutionary Wars. Lisle is known for writing the words and music of the Chant de guerre pour l'armée du Rhin, which would later be known as La Marseillaise and become the French national anthem.
What does the name Claude mean?+
The name Claude means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle born?+
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle was born on May 10, 1760.
When did Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle die?+
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle died in 1836, at approximately 76 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Claude is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Claude — May 10, 1760
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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