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Pierre-Jean de Béranger

Born on August 18, 1780

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Pierre-Jean de Béranger (French pronunciation:; 19 August 1780 – 16 July 1857) was a prolific French poet and chansonnier (songwriter), who enjoyed great popularity and influence in France during his lifetime, but faded into obscurity in the decades following his death.

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