CA Country Anthems

Chile National Anthem History

Himno Nacional de Chile

Chile's national anthem, 'Himno Nacional de Chile,' has a history marked by multiple musical and lyrical versions. Its current form, featuring music by Ramón Carnicer and lyrics by Eusebio Lillo, was adopted in stages after the nation gained independence.

Chile Himno Nacional de Chile

Chile

Language
Spanish
Anthem
Himno Nacional de Chile
Duration
2:01
Status
The official anthem today consists of Ramón Carnicer's melody with the chorus and fifth verse of Eusebio Lillo's poem.

History timeline

  1. 1818

    After gaining independence, the new Chilean government commissions a national anthem.

  2. 1820

    Music by Manuel Robles Gutiérrez is first used for the anthem, with lyrics by Bernardo de Vera y Pintado.

  3. 1828

    Ramón Carnicer i Batlle composes new music for the anthem, which is still in use today.

  4. 1847

    Eusebio Lillo writes new lyrics to Carnicer's melody, retaining the original chorus from the 1818 text.

  5. 1973

    Following a coup, the military junta officially adds a third verse praising the army to the anthem.

  6. 1990

    With the return to democracy, the military-era verse is removed, restoring the anthem's pre-coup version.

During the Pinochet military junta from 1973 to 1990, a newly added verse praising the army became a common point of silent protest for detractors.