About Antonio Allegra
Lived 1905 – 1969 (aged 63–64). Antonio Allegra was an Italian composer and songwriter.
Antonio Allegra (1905 – 1969) was an Italian organist and lyricist. As one of the organists of St. Peter's Basilica at his time, he wrote the words to Inno e Marcia Pontificale, which was adopted in 1949 as the national anthem of the Holy See (Vatican City). The music was by Charles Gounod.
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Who was Antonio Allegra?
Italian lyricist
When was Antonio Allegra born?
Antonio Allegra was born in 1905.
When did Antonio Allegra die?
Antonio Allegra died in 1969.
What was Antonio Allegra's occupation?
Antonio Allegra was a composer and songwriter.
What nationality was Antonio Allegra?
Antonio Allegra was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Antonio Allegra. https://biography.guide/antonio-allegra/
MLA: "Antonio Allegra." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/antonio-allegra/.
Chicago: "Antonio Allegra." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/antonio-allegra/.
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