Hino da Independência
| Hino da Independência | |
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| Title in German | Anthem of independence |
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| text | Evaristo da Veiga |
| melody | Peter I. |
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The Hino da Independência (Independence Anthem) is a patriotic Brazilian song from 1822, which was written on the occasion of the independence from the colonial power Portugal .
The text was written by Evaristo da Veiga , Emperor Peter I composed the melody. Until the abdication of Peter I in 1831, the song served as the national anthem of the Brazilian Empire .