Eugène Pottier
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Eugène Edine Pottier (born October 4, 1816 in Paris , † November 6, 1887 there ) became known as the lyricist of the international anthem of the labor movement and communism , the International .
Life
Pottier was a French communist , transport worker and a member of the Paris Commune from March to May 1871 . Based on the commune experience, he wrote the text of the anthem of the communist movement: The International .
During the cruel suppression of the commune, he managed to escape. He emigrated to the USA . In 1880 he was pardoned and was able to return to France .
Pottier died in November 1887, was on the cemetery Pere Lachaise buried in Paris.
Web links
Commons : Eugène Edine Pottier - Album with pictures, videos and audio files
- Literature by and about Eugène Pottier in the catalog of the German National Library
- revoltes.free.fr: Eugène Pottier (French)
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| SURNAME | Pottier, Eugène |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Pottier, Eugène Edine (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French lyricist of the International |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 4, 1816 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Paris |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 6, 1887 |
| Place of death | Paris |