Mexico
- Language
- Spanish
- Anthem
- Himno Nacional Mexicano
- Duration
- 1:42
- Status
- Today, the anthem officially comprises the first, fifth, sixth, and tenth verses, with various shorter versions commonly performed for different occasions.
Mexico National Anthem History
Himno Nacional Mexicano
Mexico's national anthem emerged from nationwide contests for lyrics and music in the mid-19th century, first performed in 1854. It was officially adopted in 1943, nearly a century after its debut.
Mexico
Himno Nacional Mexicano
History timeline
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1853
President Santa Ana announced a nationwide contest for the lyrics of a new national anthem.
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1853
Francisco González Bocanegra won the lyrics contest after being locked in a room by his fiancée.
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1854
Jaime Nunó Roca won the melody contest with his composition, 'Dios y Libertad'.
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1854
On September 16, the combined lyrics and music were first presented to the nation.
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1942
Composer Jaime Nunó Roca's remains were repatriated to Mexico for a state funeral.
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1943
The anthem was officially adopted, with specific verses decreed for its composition.
The lyricist, Francisco González Bocanegra, was locked in a room by his fiancée for four hours until he wrote the winning entry for the anthem contest.