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Uruguay National Anthem History

Himno Nacional del Uruguay · Himno Nacional

Uruguay's "Himno Nacional" features lyrics by Francisco Esteban Acuña de Figueroa, officially approved in 1833 and finalized in 1845. The operatic music was composed by Hungarian immigrant Francisco José Debali and adopted in 1848.

Uruguay Himno Nacional del Uruguay

Uruguay

Language
Spanish
Anthem
Himno Nacional del Uruguay
Duration
4:30
Status
Today, despite its original 11 verses and lengthy composition, only the first verse and chorus of the anthem are typically performed during official occasions.

History timeline

  1. 1828

    Uruguay gains independence, prompting the need for a national anthem.

  2. 1830

    Francisco Esteban Acuña de Figueroa's draft lyrics for the anthem are accepted.

  3. 1833

    Acuña de Figueroa's lyrics are officially approved by the government on July 8.

  4. 1845

    A final version of Acuña de Figueroa's lyrics is debuted on July 12.

  5. 1848

    Music composed by Francisco José Debali is officially adopted for the anthem on July 25.

The "Himno Nacional" is considered the longest national anthem in the world, running almost five minutes even when only one verse is sung today.