Emilio Prud'Homme
Emilio Prud'Homme | |
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| Legislator of the Dominican Republic | |
| In office 31 July 1916 – 29 November 1916 | |
| Secretary of Justice and Social Instruction | |
| In office 31 July 1916 – 29 November 1916 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1856 San Felipe de Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
| Died | August 21, 1932 (aged 76) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Nationality | Dominican |
| Occupation | Teacher, writer, activist |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Emilio Prud'Homme y Maduro (August 20, 1856 - July 21, 1932) was a Dominican lawyer, writer, and educator. Prud'Homme is known for having authored the lyrics of the Dominican national anthem. He is also attributed with helping establish a national identity, for what was at the time a nascent republic.