José Palma
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Not to be confused with José S. Palma, the 21st century Archbishop of Cebu.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Palma and the second or maternal family name is Velásquez.
José Palma y Velásquez (Spanish: [xoˈse ˈpalma]: June 3, 1876 – February 12, 1903) was a Filipino poet and soldier. He was on the staff of La independencia at the time he wrote "Filipinas", a patriotic poem in Spanish. It was published for the first time in the issue of the first anniversary of La independencia on September 3, 1899. The poem fit the instrumental tune "Marcha Nacional Filipina" by Julián Felipe, and it has since been the basis for every translation of the Philippine National Anthem.
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José Palma | |
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Born | José Palma y Velásquez (1876-06-03)June 3, 1876 |
Died | February 12, 1903(1903-02-12) (aged 26) |
Nationality | Filipino |
Occupation(s) | Soldier, writer |
Known for | lyricist of the Philippine National Anthem |
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