Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (), sometimes spelled de l'Isle or de Lile (10 May 1760 – 26 June 1836), was a French army officer of the French Revolutionary Wars. He is known for writing the words and music of the "Chant de guerre pour l'armée du Rhin" in 1792, which would later be known as "La Marseillaise" and become the French national anthem. Rouget de Lisle was born at Lons-le-Saunier, reputedly on a market day. His parents lived in the neighbouring village of Montaigu. A plaque was placed at the precise spot of his
Leo Roget 2003–04 season. He started in all but one of his 17 appearances, but could not prevent the Diamonds' relegation to the Third Division at the end of the season. Roget was released in May 2004. Roget joined League Two club Oxford United on a two-year contract on 7 July 2004. Roget made 36 appearances and scored two goals during the 2004–05 season, but was given a free transfer by manager Brian Talbot in May 2005 and trialled with Grimsby Town during the 2005–06 pre-season. He remained at the Kassam Stadium for the final year of his contract and made 41