National Anthem of Peru
| English: National Anthem of Peru | |
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Cover of the sheet music for piano of the National Anthem with the arrangements of Carlos Juan Eksund (1863). This was the first version that included the apocryphal verse that remains the most popular until today. | |
National anthem of Peru | |
| Also known as | "Marcha Nacional del Perú" (English: 'National March of Peru') "Somos libres" (English: 'We Are Free') |
| Lyrics | José de la Torre Ugarte, 1823 |
| Music | José Bernardo Alcedo, 1823 |
| Adopted | 1821 |
| Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (chorus and one verse)
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The "National Anthem of Peru", also known as the "National March of Peru" and "We Are Free", was adopted in 1821. The music was composed by José Bernardo Alcedo, and the lyrics were written by José de la Torre Ugarte.