Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle - Early Life

Early Life

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle was born to Lons le Saunier, under the arcades of the Rue du Commerce, where his mother was descended from the Montaigu market. A plaque was placed under the arches at the precise spot. Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle was the eldest son of Claude Ignace Rouget (April 5, 1735 - August 6, 1792) at Orgelet and Jeanne Madeleine Gaillande (July 2, 1734 - March 20, 1811).

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