Goffredo Mameli | |
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 Portrait of Mameli by Domenico Induno, c. 1849 | |
| Born | 5 September 1827 Genoa, Italy |
| Died | 6 July 1849 (aged 21) Rome, Italy |
| Resting place | Mausoleo Ossario del Gianicolo, Janiculum, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation(s) | patriot, poet, and writer |
| Known for | wrote the lyrics of the original version of the Italian national anthem "Il Canto degli Italiani" |
Goffredo Mameli (Italian pronunciation: [ɡofˈfreːdo maˈmɛːli]; 5 September 1827 – 6 July 1849) was an Italian patriot, poet, writer and a notable figure in the Risorgimento. He is also the author of the lyrics of "Il Canto degli Italiani", the national anthem of Italy.