Who wrote the lyrics for Venezuela's national anthem?
Q: Who wrote the lyrics for Venezuela's national anthem?
A: The lyrics were written by the physician and journalist Vicente Salias in 1810.
Q: Who composed the music for Venezuela's national anthem?
A: The music was later composed by musician Juan José Landaeta.
Q: What is the name of the melody that has been known since 1840?
A: The melody has been known since 1840 as La Marsellesa Venezolana (Venezuelan Marseillaise).
Q: Is there a theory suggesting that someone other than Salias wrote the anthem?
A: Yes, some recent investigations have suggested that the real author of the anthem was Andrés Bello, and not Salias, to whom it was originally credited.
Q: Who is said to have composed the music if not Landaeta?
A: It is said that another musician called Lino Gallardo composed the music.
Q: Has this theory been proven or accepted by Venezuelans or historians?
A: No, this theory has yet to be proven, and lacks any real recognition among the general Venezuelan population, historians, or otherwise.
Q: When was "Gloria al Bravo Pueblo" adopted as Venezuela's national anthem?
A:"Gloria al Bravo Pueblo" was adopted as Venezuela's national anthem by President Antonio Guzmán Blanco on May 25, 1881.
