Ons Heemecht
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"Ons Heemecht" (formerly "Ons Hémecht"; pronounced [ons ˈheːməɕt], lit. 'Our Homeland') is the national anthem of Luxembourg. Written by Michel Lentz in 1859 and set to music by Jean Antoine Zinnen in 1864, it is performed at national celebrations, while the royal anthem, or, more accurately, the grand ducal anthem, "De Wilhelmus", is performed at entrances or exits of members of the Grand Ducal Family.[1]
Quick Facts English: Our Homeland, Lyrics ...
English: Our Homeland | |
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National anthem of Luxembourg | |
Lyrics | Michel Lentz, 1859 |
Music | Jean Antoine Zinnen, 1864 |
Adopted | 1895 (de facto) 1993 (de jure) |
Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (one verse) | |
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