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: Even the great opera composer Giuseppe Verdi preferred Mameli’s hymn over others, choosing it to represent Italy in his Inno delle nazioni (Hymn of the Nations) in 1862.

: The opening line mentions "Scipio's helmet" ( l'elmo di Scipio ), referring to Scipio Africanus , the Roman general who defeated Hannibal. It symbolizes Italy crowning herself with the glory of ancient Rome. inno_nazionale_inno_di_mameli_fratelli_ditalia_...

: The lyrics were written in 1847 by Goffredo Mameli , a 20-year-old student and patriot. Sadly, he died just two years later from a wound sustained while defending Rome. : Even the great opera composer Giuseppe Verdi

: Unlike many somber anthems, the music (composed by Michele Novaro) is a bright, rhythmic march designed to be catchy and energizing for troops during the Risorgimento . : The lyrics were written in 1847 by