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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