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Eugène Pottier

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Also known as Eugène Edine Pottier, Eugene Pottier, Eugene Edine Pottier

French politician (1816-1887)

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Eugène Pottier (1816–1887) was a French poet, politician, writer, and communard. Born Eugène Edme Pottier, he was a member of the International Workingmen's Association and Freemasonry. His notable work includes *The Internationale*. He participated in the French Revolution of 1848, the Siege of Paris, and the Paris Commune.

Pottier wrote in French and was sentenced to capital punishment. He died in Paris and is buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1816
Died
1887
Works
10

Top works

  • Pesni, stikhi, poėmy
  • Ėzhen Potʹe
  • Internat︠s︡ional
  • La commune de Paris
  • Naqshi kommuna

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
France
Active from
1816
Active to
1887

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
74
Total plays
424

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Works in European collections

2 objects attributed to Eugène Pottier, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

Eugène Edine Pottier ( French: [øʒɛn pɔtje]; 4 October 1816 – 6 November 1887) was a French revolutionary, poet, song-writer, and freemason. He is most known for writing the lyrics of "The Internationale", a left-wing anthem.

Life and work in Paris

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