Peru
Himno Nacional del Peru
National Anthem of Peru
1821
1821
Jose de la Torre Ugarte
Jose Bernardo Alcedo
🕊 Freedom 🗽 Independence ✝ God / Faith |
Context
One of the oldest anthems in South America, written by Jose de la Torre Ugarte with music by Jose Bernardo Alcedo. Adopted in 1821 when Peru declared independence from Spain. The anthem was commissioned by independence leader Jose de San Martin.
Lyrics
Somos libres, seamoslo siempre,
seamoslo siempre
y antes niegue sus luces el sol,
que faltemos al voto solemne
que la patria al Eterno elevo.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • The anthem was commissioned by Jose de San Martin, the Argentine liberator who freed Peru from Spanish rule
- • The opening words 'Somos libres' (We are free) have become a national catchphrase in Peru
- • Jose Bernardo Alcedo, who composed the music, was reportedly of African descent and born in Lima in 1788