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O Canada! Land of our forefathers
Thy brow is wreathed with a glorious garland of flowers.
As is thy arm ready to wield the sword,
So also is it ready to carry the cross.

Adolphe-Basile Routhier

Adolphe-Basile Routhier

Adolphe-Basile Routhier

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Born: May 8, 1839

Died: June 27, 1920 (aged 81)

Bio: Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier was a Canadian judge, author, and lyricist. He wrote the lyrics of the original French version of the Canadian national anthem O Canada. He was born in Saint-Placide, Quebec, to Charles Routhier and Angélique Lafleur.

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