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Blas Parera

1776 – 1840

Spanish musician

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Lived 1776 – 1840 (aged 63). Blas Parera was an Argentine and Spanish composer and organist.

Blas Parera Moret (3 February 1776 – 7 January 1840) was a Spanish music composer and teacher. He lived his part of his life in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

He was born in Murcia, Spain to two Catalan parents. In 1797, he moved to Buenos Aires where he contributed in the defense of the port of Buenos Aires during the British invasions of the Río de la Plata. He composed the Marcha Patriotica, which became the Argentine National Anthem, together with songwriter Vicente López y Planes in 1813. He also was a organist in the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Church of St. Ignatius, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy.

On October 14, 1809, Parera married Facunda del Rey, a fifteen-year-old orphan who was a student of his. Before their marriage, she had lived in the Home of the Founding Children orphanage, where she sang in the choir. The two were married in the church of San Nicolás de Bari.

He died in poverty in Mataró, Spain on 7 January 1840. He also lived during the romantic period of arts.

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Who was Blas Parera?

Spanish musician

When was Blas Parera born?

Blas Parera was born on 3 February 1776 in Murcia.

When did Blas Parera die?

Blas Parera died on 7 January 1840 in Mataró.

What was Blas Parera's occupation?

Blas Parera was a composer and organist.

What nationality was Blas Parera?

Blas Parera was Argentine and Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Blas Parera

· Wikidata: Q881745

· DBpedia: Blas Parera

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