1846.
Politician, as well as man of letters, he is known especially for
his war lyrics, which have achieved a wide popularity. They are
recommended more by the vigor of their patriotic sentiment than by
their technical qualities.
Works: _Chants du Soldat_, 1872; _Nouveaux Chants du Soldat_, 1875;
Marches et Sonneries, 1881; _Refrains militaires_, 1888; _Chants du
Paysan_, 1894.
For reference: G. Larroumet, _Études de littérature et d'art_ vol.
iii.