Adolphe-Basile Routhier
Canadian judge and lyricist of 'O Canada'
Born
May 8th, 1839
186 years ago
Died
June 27th, 1920
105 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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Born in 1839, a Canadian judge and songwriter contributed significantly to Canadian culture. Routhier authored the lyrics for the national anthem, 'O Canada', intending to inspire patriotism among Canadians. He served as a judge in the District Court of Quebec, where he applied his legal expertise. His work in both the legal and musical realms reflects a commitment to the development of Canadian identity during a crucial period of the nation's history. Routhier continued to influence Canadian arts and jurisprudence until his passing.
Authored the lyrics of 'O Canada'
Served as a judge in Quebec
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