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Eugène Pottier et Pierre Degeyter
Eugène Pottier wrote the lyrics to 'A Internacional' in 1871 during the Paris Commune. He was a Parisian socialist who believed in working-class power. Pierre...
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Eugène Pottier wrote the lyrics to 'A Internacional' in 1871 during the Paris Commune. He was a Parisian socialist who believed in working-class power. Pierre Degeyter, a Belgian composer, set those words to music. The song became known as L'Internationale.
The anthem gained popularity with socialist and labor movements, though authorities in many places saw it as threatening. Pottier faced persecution and exile for his political activities. Degeyter also encountered difficulties because of his connection to the song.
'A Internacional' was translated into numerous languages and adopted by various revolutionary movements. The Russian Revolution and May Day celebrations both used it. The song's marching tempo and resonant chords gave it an energy that worked in crowd settings.
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