What Dominic Sandbrook has said about Hymn of Independence (Brazil)

1 quote · 1 episode · Jun 21, 2026

Dominic Sandbrook, British historian, author and co-host of The Rest Is History, has been quoted on Hymn of Independence (Brazil) once in 1 episode of The Rest Is History, most recently on June 21, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

  • Sandbrook says Pedro I likely had help but historians broadly accept that he wrote the tune of the Hymn of Independence himself.

    “it's possible and indeed likely that he had help from court musicians. But as far as I can tell, there isn't a single Brazilian historian who seriously doubts that he wrote it”

    The Rest Is History: 681. Brazil: The Emperor’s Anthem (Part 5) (Jun 21, 2026) · Listen from 24:02

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