Henrique Lopes de Mendonça

Writer, Lyricist

1856 – 1931

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Who was Henrique Lopes de Mendonça?

Henrique Lopes de Mendonça was a Portuguese poet, playwright and naval officer. He wrote several plays, and with his friend, the composer Alfredo Keil, he wrote the lyrics of the future Portuguese national anthem, A Portuguesa, which was officially adopted in 1911.

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Born
Feb 12, 1856
Lisbon
Also known as
  • Henrique Lopes de Mendonca
Nationality
  • Portugal
Profession
Died
Aug 24, 1931
Lisbon

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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