La Marseillaise

Also known as French national anthem, Marseillaise, The Marseillaise, National anthem of France

national anthem of France

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"La Marseillaise" is the national anthem of France, a patriotic song that has represented the country officially for nearly two centuries. It remains an important symbol of French national identity and is performed at official ceremonies and sporting events.

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Instance of: national anthem
Named after: Marseille
Country: France
Genre: song
Country of origin: French First Republic
Composer: Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Tonality: G major
Lyrics by: Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Official website: www.elysee.fr/la-presidence/la-marseillaise-de-rouget-de-lisle
Image: Pils rouget lisle chantant marseillaise mb (Musée).jpg

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applies to jurisdiction: France
first line: Allons enfants de la Patrie
Commons category: La Marseillaise
Commons gallery: La Marseillaise
title: La Marseillaise
publication date: 1792-00-00
place of publication: Strasbourg
inception: 1792-04-25
language of work or name: French
ambitus: ninth
copyright status: public domain

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"La Marseillaise" is the national anthem of France. It was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in Strasbourg after the declaration of war by the First French Republic against Austria, and was originally titled "Chant de Guerre pour l'Armée du Rhin" (War Song for the Army of the Rhine).

The French National Convention adopted it as the First Republic's anthem in 1795. The song acquired its nickname after being sung in Paris by Fédérés (volunteers) from Marseille marching to the capital. The anthem's evocative melody and lyrics have led to its widespread use as a song of revolution and its incorporation into many pieces of classical and popular music.

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