About Hymn of the Charter

The Hymno da Carta was officially proclaimed the national anthem of the Kingdom of Portugal in May 1834. It was composed by King Pedro IV of Portugal. "Carta" stands for the Constitutional Charter which Pedro IV granted to Portugal. The anthem remained officially in place until 19 July 1911, nine months after Portugal became a republic, and was replaced by A Portuguesa.

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Hymn of the Charter

National anthem of the Kingdom of Portugal

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