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What inspired James James to compose the Welsh National Anthem?

  • Wales' Natural Beauty

  • A Battle Victory

  • Royal Coronation

  • A Popular Folklore

Answer

The Welsh national anthem, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of My Fathers), was composed by James James in 1856. James was inspired to write the anthem by the natural beauty of Wales, which he saw as a symbol of the nation's strength and resilience. The anthem has been adopted as an expression of Welsh national identity, and is often sung at sporting events and other occasions.
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