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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.

: 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 . inno_nazionale_inno_di_mameli_fratelli_ditalia_...

: 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. : Even the great opera composer Giuseppe Verdi

: 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. It symbolizes Italy crowning herself with the glory

The most "interesting" thing about the (officially Il Canto degli Italiani ) is that it was technically a "temporary" anthem for 71 years . Although it has been used since 1s946, it only became the official national anthem of Italy by law in December 2017 . 5 Fast Facts About "Fratelli d'Italia"