National anthem of the Transvaal
English: "The Anthem of the Transvaal" | |
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National anthem of the South African Republic | |
Lyrics | Catharina van Rees, 1875 |
Music | Catharina van Rees, 1875 |
Audio sample | |
The national anthem of the South African Republic (Vocal)
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The "Volkslied van Transvaal" (English: "National Anthem of the Transvaal") was the national anthem of the South African Republic, also known as the Transvaal Republic, written and composed by Catharina van Rees in 1875.[1] The anthem was presented to president Thomas Burgers during his 1875 visit to Europe.[2]
Lyrics[]
Die Volkslied van Transvaal | |
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"Die Volkslied van Transvaal" | "The Anthem of the Transvaal" |
First verse | |
Kent gij dat volk vol heldenmoed |
Know thee the folk full of heroism, |
Second verse | |
Kent gij dat land zo schaars bezocht |
Know you the land, so little known, |
Third verse | |
Kent gij die Staat, nog maar een kind |
Know you the state, still yet a child |
See also[]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Transvaalse Volkslied. |
- National anthem of South Africa
- Die Stem van Suid-Afrika
- National anthem of the Orange Free State
- List of national anthems
References[]
- ^ Flags of the World Transvaalse Volkslied, Accessed on 9 April 2007
- ^ Bossenbroek, M. P.; Rosenberg, Yvette (2018). The Boer War (First Seven Stories Press ed.). New York, NY. p. 26. ISBN 9781609807481.
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.
- Historical national anthems
- South African Republic
- Boer Republics
- African anthems
- Dutch-language songs