Belgium
La Brabanconne
The Brabanconne
1830
1860
Charles Rogier
Francois van Campenhout
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Context
Written during the Belgian Revolution of 1830 that led to independence from the Netherlands. Named after Brabant, a historical duchy in the Low Countries. The anthem exists in French, Dutch, and German versions, reflecting Belgium's three official languages.
Lyrics
O Belgique, o mere cherie,
A toi nos coeurs, a toi nos bras,
A toi notre sang, o Patrie!
Nous le jurons tous, tu vivras!
Tu vivras toujours grande et belle
Et ton invincible unite
Aura pour devise immortelle:
Le Roi, la Loi, la Liberte!
Le Roi, la Loi, la Liberte!
Le Roi, la Loi, la Liberte!
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • Exists in three official versions: French, Dutch, and German, matching Belgium's three language communities
- • Written during the revolution inspired partly by an opera performance at the Theatre de la Monnaie in Brussels
- • The current lyrics are significantly toned down from the anti-Dutch original version