Rouget De L'isle

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, born in 1760, is renowned as the composer of "La Marseillaise," the stirring anthem that ignited the French Revolution and remains the national anthem of France today. As a French army officer during the Revolutionary Wars, Rouget de Lisle's musical prowess was as formidable as his military service. In 1792, he penned "La Marseillaise" as a rallying cry for the Rhine Army, a song that would echo through the streets of France and beyond, inspiring generations with its powerful lyrics and melody. Rouget de Lisle's legacy endures not just through his most famous work, but also through a body of compositions that reflect the spirit of his time. His life and music are a testament to the enduring power of art to ignite change and unite people.