Andorra
El Gran Carlemany
The Great Charlemagne
1914
1914
Joan Benlloch i Vivo
Enric Marfany Bons
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Key Facts
- 1. Andorra's anthem refers to Charlemagne as the country's founding father
- 2. Written in Catalan, the co-official language shared with parts of Spain
- 3. Describes Andorra as a neutral daughter between two nations (France and Spain)
Lyrics
El gran Carlemany, mon pare,
Dels alarbs em deslliurà,
I del cel vida em donà
De Meritxell, la gran Mare.
Princesa nasquí i pubilla
Entre dues nacions neutral;
Sols resto l'única filla
De l'imperi Carolingi.
Creient i lliure onze segles,
Creient i lliure vull ser.
Siguin els furs mos tutors
I mos Prínceps defensors!
I mos Prínceps defensors!
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialWritten in 1914, the anthem references Charlemagne, who according to tradition granted Andorra its charter. It reflects Andorra's unique position as a tiny principality nestled between France and Spain, and pays tribute to the Virgin of Meritxell, patron saint of Andorra.