About André Montagard
Lived 1887 – 1963 (aged 75). André Montagard was a French lyricist, poet and songwriter.
André Montagard (; 1888 – 28 February 1963) was a French songwriter and poet. He wrote the lyrics to several songs, including Maréchal, nous voilà !, one of the unofficial national anthems during Vichy France. He published four poetry collections about Provence in the 1950s and 1960s.
Early life André Montagard was born in 1888.
Career Montagard wrote the lyrics to Une partie de pétanque in 1937; it was re-edited in 1941. It was sung by Darcelys.
Montagard wrote the lyrics to Maréchal, nous voilà ! while Charles Cortioux composed the music.
Montagard published four poetry collections about Provence in the 1950s and 1960s.
Death Montagard died on 28 February 1963.
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Who was André Montagard?
French lyricist (1887-1963)
When was André Montagard born?
André Montagard was born on 14 August 1887 in 4th arrondissement of Paris.
When did André Montagard die?
André Montagard died on 28 February 1963 in Avignon.
What was André Montagard's occupation?
André Montagard was a lyricist, poet and songwriter.
What nationality was André Montagard?
André Montagard was French.
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