CA Country Anthems

Venezuela National Anthem History

Gloria al Bravo Pueblo

“Gloria al bravo pueblo” originated in 1810 to galvanize Venezuela's independence movement against Spain, with its composer and lyricist tragically executed during the revolution. It was officially adopted as the national anthem in 1881.

Venezuela Gloria al Bravo Pueblo

Venezuela

Language
Spanish
Anthem
Gloria al Bravo Pueblo
Duration
1:31
Status
“Gloria al bravo pueblo” remains the national anthem of Venezuela, officially adopted on May 25, 1881.

History timeline

  1. 1810

    The Patriotic Society in Caracas creates a patriotic song to inspire the independence revolution against Spain.

  2. 1811

    Venezuelan independence is declared.

  3. 1814

    Composer Juan José Landaeta and lyricist Vicente Salias are executed by a Spanish firing squad.

  4. 1881

    “Gloria al bravo pueblo” is officially adopted as Venezuela's national anthem on May 25.

Both the composer, Juan José Landaeta, and the lyricist, Vicente Salias, were executed by a Spanish firing squad in 1814 while fighting in the revolution.