Félix Astol Artés
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Felix Astol Artés was born in the Catalunia province of Spain in August 1, 1811 but moved to Puerto Rico, where like many other catalonians made their homes, especially in Ponce
.. He occupies a special place in the hearts of Puerto Ricans as the composer of their national anthem: La Borinqueña
in 1867. The revolutionary lyrics written by Lola Rodíguez de Tió
a year after composing the danza, became the popular anthem. It was a time of great turbulence in Puerto Rico, as a nationalist revolution
against Spain was sweeping across the political landscape. The lyrics were in keeping with that spirit.
However, the lyrics known and sung today are attributed to Manuel Fernández Juncos
per the request of the new Commonwealth, as Lola's were yet again deemed too revolutionary.
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Ponce is both a city and a municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico. The city is the seat of the municipal government.The city of Ponce, the fourth most populated in Puerto Rico, and the most populated outside of the San Juan metropolitan area, is named for Juan Ponce de León y Loayza, the...
.. He occupies a special place in the hearts of Puerto Ricans as the composer of their national anthem: La Borinqueña
La Borinqueña
La Borinqueña is the official anthem of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. After Puerto Rico became the "The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" in 1952, the first elected governor, Luis Muñoz Marín, signed law #2 of July 24, 1952 that stated that the musical composition known as "La Borinqueña" was to...
in 1867. The revolutionary lyrics written by Lola Rodíguez de Tió
Lola Rodríguez de Tio
Lola Rodríguez de TióThis name uses Spanish marriage naming customs; the first is the maiden family name " Rodríguez" and the second or matrimonial family name is "Tió"., , was the first Puerto Rican born poetess to establish herself a reputation as a great poet throughout all of Latin America...
a year after composing the danza, became the popular anthem. It was a time of great turbulence in Puerto Rico, as a nationalist revolution
Grito de Lares
El Grito de Lares —also referred as the Lares uprising, the Lares revolt, Lares rebellion or even Lares Revolution—was the first major revolt against Spanish rule and call for independence in Puerto Rico...
against Spain was sweeping across the political landscape. The lyrics were in keeping with that spirit.
However, the lyrics known and sung today are attributed to Manuel Fernández Juncos
Manuel Fernández Juncos
Manuel Fernández Juncos was a Spanish journalist, poet, author and humanitarian who wrote the official lyrics to La Borinqueña, Puerto Rico's official anthem.-Early years:...
per the request of the new Commonwealth, as Lola's were yet again deemed too revolutionary.