Herbert Pepper (14 November 1912 – 22 February 2000) was a French songwriter.
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| Born | 14 November 1912 Brest, French Third Republic |
| Died | 22 February 2000 (aged 87) Châteauneuf-Grasse, France |
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Born in Brest, he was the main composer of the national anthem of Senegal, "Le Lion rouge",[1] and that of the Central African Republic, "La Renaissance".[2] He also served in World War II.[3] He died in Châteauneuf-Grasse.
References edit
- ^ Dobler, Lavinia (1968). National Holidays Around the World. Fleet Press Corporation. pp. 218, 47. ISBN 978-0-8303-0044-0.
- ^ Ambassade (U.S.), Central African Republic (1959). République Centroafricaine, Unité, Dignité, Travail.
- ^ "Remembering Herbert Pepper, WWII-030".
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