Eugène Pottier et Pierre Degeyter

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A Internacional (L'Internationale)

About Eugène Pottier et Pierre Degeyter

Eugène Pottier was a French revolutionary and poet born in 1816, while Pierre Degeyter was a Belgian composer born in 1848. Pottier is best known for writing the lyrics to 'The Internationale,' a famous socialist anthem. Degeyter later composed the music for this impactful piece, which became an anthem for labor movements worldwide.

Their collaboration on 'The Internationale' reflects themes of revolutionary struggle, social oppression, and worker unity. The song calls for solidarity among the working class and a fight against injustice, capturing the spirit of the labor movement and the quest for social equality. This anthem continues to inspire those fighting for social change and justice.