Théophile Bellando de Castro
Théophile Bellando de Castro (1820–1903) was a lawyer from Monaco. He wrote the Monegasque anthem. Early life. Théophile Bellando de Castro was born on 7 March 1820 in Monaco. Career. Bellando de Castro was a lawyer. Bellando de Castro wrote the ""Hymne Monégasque"," the national anthem of Monaco. The ""Hymne Monégasque"" was first publicly performed in the fall of 1867, with music by fellow Monegasque Charles Albrecht. Bellando de Castro was awarded the Order of St. Charles. Death. Bellando de Castro died on 16 May 1903 in Monaco.