Poland
- Language
- Polish
- Anthem
- Mazurek Dąbrowskiego
- Duration
- 0:43
- Status
- The anthem's enduring message of national perseverance and resilience continues to resonate deeply with Poles today.
Poland National Anthem History
Mazurek Dąbrowskiego
Dabrowski's Mazurka was written in 1797 by Józef Wybicki as a defiant song for Polish legions after the nation's partition. Its powerful message and unique mazurka melody later inspired other Slavic nations before its official adoption as Poland's national anthem in 1927.
Poland
Mazurek Dąbrowskiego
History timeline
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1797
Józef Wybicki writes “Dabrowski’s Mazurka” in Italy for General Dąbrowski’s Polish legions, two years after Poland’s partition.
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19th century
The anthem’s mazurka melody and message inspire numerous patriotic songs and national hymns in other Slavic nations under foreign rule.
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1918
Following Poland's regained independence, “Dabrowski’s Mazurka” becomes one of several candidates debated for the national anthem.
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1927
“Dabrowski’s Mazurka” is officially adopted as the national anthem of Poland on February 28.
Written after Poland was partitioned, its lyrics famously express the idea that a nation only needs its people, not a territory, to exist.