Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle was a French army officer and composer best known for writing "La Marseillaise," the French national anthem, in 1792. He composed the song while stationed in Strasbourg during the Revolutionary Wars, intending it as a battle hymn for revolutionary soldiers. The anthem reflects themes of liberty and the fight against tyranny, becoming a symbol of the French Revolution and national identity. Rouget de Lisle's contribution to music and patriotism has cemented his place in history as an important figure in France's cultural heritage.