Andorra
"El Gran Carlemany" (The Great Charlemagne)
Words by: Joan Benlloch i Vivó
Music by: Enric Marfany Bons
Adopted: 1921
"El Gran Carlemany" presents the nation's history in a first-person narrative. The anthem was officially adopted on September 8, 1921, the anniversary date of the feast of Our Lady of Meritxell (the Virgin Mary), the patron saint of Andorra.
Special thanks to: John Felix and Patrick Andries for a slight correction in this information.
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