National anthem of the Transvaal
The "Volkslied van Transvaal" (English: "National Anthem of the Transvaal") was the national anthem of the Transvaal Republic, also known as the South African Republic, written and composed by Catharina van Rees in 1875.[1]
National anthem of the Transvaal Republic | |
Lyrics | Catharina van Rees, 1875 |
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Music | Catharina van Rees, 1875 |
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The national anthem of the South African Republic (Instrumental)
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Lyrics
Original Kent gij dat volk vol heldenmoed
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Translation Know thee the folk full of heroism,
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See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Transvaalse Volkslied. |
References
- Flags of the World Transvaalse Volkslied, Accessed on 9 April 2007
External links
- National Anthem of the Transvaal, Verses 1 and 3
- Sousa, John Philip (1890). National, Patriotic and Typical Airs of all Lands. H. Coleman. p. 253.