Julio Nakpil, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Julio Nakpil

Filipino composer

Date of Birth: 22-May-1867

Place of Birth: Quiapo, Luzon, Philippines

Date of Death: 02-Nov-1960

Profession: composer

Nationality: Philippines

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Julio García Nakpil (born Julio Nakpil y García; 22 May 1867 – 2 November 1960) was a Filipino musician, composer and a General during the Philippine Revolution against Spain.
He was a member of the Katipunan, a secret society turned revolutionary government which was formed to overthrow the Spanish government in the Philippines.
His Katipunan adoptive name was J.
Giliw or simply Giliw.
He was commissioned by Andres Bonifacio, President of the Revolutionary Government, to compose a hymn which was intended to become the National Anthem of the Tagalog Republic.
That hymn was entitled "Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan".
Thus, to some, he is remembered as the composer of the first national anthem of the Philippines.
He is also a known critic of Emilio Aguinaldo.