Herbert Pepper
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Born14 November 1912
Brest, French Third Republic
Died22 February 2000 (aged 87)
Châteauneuf-Grasse, France
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| Born | 14 November 1912 Brest, French Third Republic |
| Died | 22 February 2000 (aged 87) Châteauneuf-Grasse, France |
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Herbert Pepper (14 November 1912 – 22 February 2000) was a French songwriter.
Born in Brest, he was the main composer of the national anthem of Senegal, "Le Lion rouge",[1] and that of the Central African Republic, "La Renaissance".[2] He also served in World War II.[3] He died in Châteauneuf-Grasse.
