France
"La Parisienne" ("The Parisian")
Words by: Casimir Delavigne
Music by: François Aubert
In use: 1830-1848
Upon his becoming king in 1830, Louis Philippe, Duc d'Orléans (the "citizen-king") asked Casimir Delavigne to write a new anthem, to replace the popular "La Marseillaise" used by the republicans. "La Parisienne" was the result and was the official anthem during Louis Philippe's reign.
Special thanks to: "Erwan" for the lyrics and some of this information.
See also: France (1799-1815), France (1815-1830), France (1848-1852), France (1852-1870), France (1795-1799, 1870-).
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