Question

The national anthem of France got its name from the name of which place?

Answer 1

La Marseillaise is the city whose name is associated with the national anthem of France. The song was written by Claude Joseph Rouget de Leslie in1792. 

Answer 2

The national anthem of France got its name from the city "La Marseillaise"

Explanation:

• La Marseillaise, French anthem, composed in one night during the French Revolution (April 24, 1792) by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle, a captain of the engineers and amateur musician.
• After France declared war on Austria on April 20, 1792, P.F. Dietrich, the mayor of Strasbourg (where Rouget de Lisle was then quartered), expressed the necessity for a marching song for the French troops.
• “La Marseillaise” was Rouget de Lisle’s response to the present call.
• Originally entitled “Chant de guerre de l’armée du Rhin” (“War Song of the military of the Rhine”), the anthem came to be called “La Marseillaise” due to its popularity with volunteer army units from Marseille

Therefore,the national anthem of France got its name from the city "La Marseillaise"