National Anthem of Peru

The Peruvian National Anthem is the national anthem of Peru. This anthem was adopted in 1821. After Peru declared its independence, the general José de San Martín began a public contest to select the National March, which was published on 7 August 1821 in the Gaceta Ministerial (Ministerial Gazette). The contest called upon professors of poetry, composers and general aficionados, to send their signed productions to the Ministry of the State befor... more

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  • Somos libres, seámoslo siempre

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Jose Bernardo Alcedo

Josᅢᄅ Bernardo Alcedo (August 20, 1788 Lima - December 28, 1878 Lima) was a Peru songwriter. He composed the national anthem of Peru. Bernardo Alcedo, JoseBernardo Alcedo, JoseBernardo Alcedo, Jose
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