Portugal
"Hymno Patriótico" (Patriotic Anthem)

Words by: Marcos António da Fonseca Portugal
Music by: Marcos António da Fonseca Portugal
In use: 1809-1834

Deeply tied to the reigning Portuguese monarch, "Hymno Patriótico" was considered the country's first national anthem. Offered to the Prince-Regent D. João and first performed for the Prince in 1809, the anthem was inspired by the cantata "La Speranza o sia l`Augurio Felice". The lyrics changed several times, altered by contemporary events, until settling into a more or less permanent form in 1821. After D. Pedro of Bragança became king in 1822 and provided a new constitution, the song "Hino da Carta Constitucional" became more commonly used as the anthem, and the latter was officially decreed as such in 1834.

Special thanks to: Frederico Muñoz who informed me of this anthem and supplied me with the information on it, as well as the music file and lyrics.

See also: Portugal (1834-1910), Portugal