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Why is the Netherlands' national anthem, "Wilhelmus" unusual in the genre of national anthems?

  1. It was written by a famous composer

  2. It refers to a monarch and not the country and its people

  3. It is extremely short

  4. Its lyrics were never published
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Explanation

The Dutch national anthem 'Wilhelmus' (Wilhelmus van Nassouwe) is unusual because it's written from the personal perspective of William of Orange, the leader of the Dutch revolt against Spain, rather than celebrating the country itself or its people in general. Most national anthems focus on collective national identity and patriotism.

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