Julián Felipe

Julián Reyes Felipe (Tagalog: [hulˈjɐn pɛˈlipɛ]; Spanish: [xuˈljaɱ feˈlipe]: January 28, 1861 – October 2, 1944) was a Filipino composer of the music of the Philippine national anthem, formerly known as "Marcha Nacional Filipina", now known as "Lupang Hinirang".

For the reef in the South China Sea that is named after him, see Whitsun Reef.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Reyes and the surname or paternal family name is Felipe.
Julián Felipe
Felipe, c. 1900
Born(1861-01-28)January 28, 1861
Cavite Nuevo, Cavite, Captaincy General of the Philippines
DiedOctober 2, 1944(1944-10-02) (aged 83)
Sampaloc, Manila, Second Philippine Republic
OccupationComposer
Known forComposer of the National Anthem of the Philippines
SpouseIrene Tapia
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