Himnusz
Sign in to saveThe "''''''" () is the national anthem of Hungary. The lyrics were written by Ferenc Kölcsey, a nationally renowned poet, in 1823, and its currently official musical setting was composed by the romantic composer Ferenc Erkel in 1844, although other lesser known musical versions exist. The poem bore the subtitle ('From Stormy Centuries of the Hungarian Folk'); it is often argued that this subtitle – by emphasising past rather than contemporary national troubles – was added expressly to enable the poem to pass Habsburg censorship. The full meaning of the poem's text is evident only to those well
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"Himnusz" is Hungary's national anthem, with lyrics written by acclaimed poet Ferenc Kölcsey in 1823 and its current musical composition created by romantic composer Ferenc Erkel in 1844. The anthem matters as an important symbol of Hungarian national identity, though its subtitle emphasizing historical rather than contemporary hardships was likely designed to allow it to pass Habsburg censorship at the time.
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Key facts
- Anthem.english_title
- 'Anthem'
- Anthem.image
- Ferenc Erkel - Himnusz, 1844.jpg
- Anthem.caption
- Original sheet music signed by Ferenc Erkel ()
- Anthem.prefix
- National
- Anthem.country
- Hungary
- Anthem.en_alt_title
- 'God Bless the Hungarians'
- Anthem.en_alt_title_2
- 'From Stormy Centuries of the Hungarian Folk'
- Anthem.author
- Ferenc Kölcsey
- Anthem.lyrics_date
- 1823
- Anthem.composer
- Ferenc Erkel
- Anthem.music_date
- 1844
- Anthem.adopted
- 1844 1949 1989
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- Name
- History
- Official uses
- Alternative anthems
- Lyrics
- Himnusz sculpture
- Notes
- References
- External links
The "''''''" () is the national anthem of Hungary. The lyrics were written by Ferenc Kölcsey, a nationally renowned poet, in 1823, and its currently official musical setting was composed by the romantic composer Ferenc Erkel in 1844, although other lesser known musical versions exist. The poem bore the subtitle ('From Stormy Centuries of the Hungarian Folk'); it is often argued that this subtitle – by emphasising past rather than contemporary national troubles – was added expressly to enable the poem to pass Habsburg censorship. The full meaning of the poem's text is evident only to those well acquainted with Hungarian history. The first stanza is sung at official ceremonies and as well in common. It was de facto used as hymn of the Kingdom of Hungary from its composition in 1844, and was officially adopted as national anthem of the Third Hungarian Republic in 1989.
The lyrics of the "Himnusz" are a prayer beginning with the words God bless the Hungarians (, ).