Music Alejandro Cousin Relinquished 1910 | Adopted 1893 | |
Hermosa Soberana (Spanish for Beautiful and Sovereign) was the national anthem of Nicaragua from 1893 until 1910.
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The anthem was dedicated to General José Santos Zelaya, and was adopted as the national anthem in September 1893. The music was composed by Alejandro Cousin (a son-in-law of General Santos), who also composed the 1889-1893 national anthem. The author is not exactly known, but it was probably written by one of three poets: Rubén Darío, Santiago Argüello or Manuel Maldonado. Although replaced in 1910, "Hermosa Soberana" is still popular as a patriotic song.
After the failure of last liberal revolution in 1910, this anthem was replaced by a more peaceful-like Salve a ti, Nicaragua in accordance with the peace spirit of a country that had just ended a series of civil wars.
Lyrics (in Spanish)
Hermosa Soberana
|: Hermosa SoberanaCual SultanaNicaragua, de sus lagosAl rumor, al rumor,Ve a sus hijos denodadosLos Soldados del honor :|Siempre libre y hechiceraSiempre libre y hechiceraSu bandera, su banderaVe flotar.Y apacible se reclinaCual ondina de la mar.Siempre libre y hechiceraSiempre libre y hechiceraSu bandera, su banderaVe flotar.Y orgullosa cual deidad, cual deidadMuestra altiva el noble pechoEn defensa del derechoY su Santa Libertad.English translation
Beautiful Sovereign
Beautiful SovereignAs a Queen,Nicaragua, from her lakesHear the murmur, hear the murmur,See her indefatigable childrenThe soldiers of honour (repeat)Forever free and inspiredForever free and inspiredHer banner, her bannerSee it waving.And calmly she risesAs a gentle wave on the sea.Forever free and inspiredForever free and inspiredHer banner, her bannerSee it waving.And proud as a deity, as a deity,She rises her chestIn defence of her rightAnd her holy liberty.