Calixa Lavallée
Calixa Lavallée (December 28, 1842 – January 21, 1891) was a Canadian musician and Union Army band musician during the American Civil War. He was born in the Province of Canada. He is best known for composing the music for "O Canada," which officially became the national anthem of Canada in 1980, after a vote in the Senate and the House of Commons. The same 1980 Act of Parliament also changed some of the English lyrics. A further alteration to the English lyrics was made again in 2018. The original French lyrics and the music, however, have remained unchanged since 1880.
Calixa Lavallée | |
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An illustration of Lavallée from 1873 | |
| Born | Calixte Paquet dit Lavallée December 28, 1842 Verchères, Province of Canada |
| Died | January 21, 1891 (aged 48) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery, Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Montreal |
| Nationality | British Empire (Canadian) |
| Occupation(s) | Musician and composer |
| Known for | composing the music of the Canadian national anthem "O Canada" |
| Spouse |
Josephine Gentilly (m. 1867) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Rank | Private (Musician) |
| Unit | 4th Rhode Island Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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