Ecuador National Anthem History

Salve, Oh Patria

Ecuador's national anthem, "Salve, Oh Patria!", was written in 1865, set to music in 1866, and officially adopted on November 23, 1948.

Ecuador Salve, Oh Patria

Ecuador

Language: Spanish
Anthem: Salve, Oh Patria
Duration: 3:19
Status: Today, out of the six full verses, typically only the second verse is sung, with exceptions for very formal occasions where more are performed.

History timeline

1865
Juan León Mera penned the lyrics for the anthem, initially a seven-verse poem.
1866
Antonio Neumane composed the music, setting Mera's lyrics to the anthem's melody.
1948
The anthem, "Salve, Oh Patria!", was officially adopted by Ecuador on November 23.

The anthem's lyricist, Juan León Mera, later served as president of the Ecuadorian Senate.

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