Ana Villamil Icaza

Ana Villamil Icaza was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador (January 19, 1852) and died in Guayaquil, Ecuador (October 23, 1916). She was a composer, artist and a teacher of piano and singing.

Ana Villamil Icaza
BornJanuary 19, 1852
Guayaquil, Ecuador
DiedOctober 23, 1916
Guayaquil, Ecuador
NationalityEcuadorian
OccupationComposer, artist and teacher
Parents
  • Francisco Villamil y Garaicoa (father)
  • Isabel de Icaza y Paredes (mother)

Biography

Ana was born to her father was Francisco Villamil y Garaicoa, and mother Isabel María Icaiza y Paredes.Her father was the son of José de Villamil, an Ecuadorian Independence leader. Her mother Isabel was the daughter of Francisco de Paula Icaza and Isabel Paredes y Olmedo; niece of the poet Magdalena, and sister of José Joaquin de Olmedo.[1]

Ana worked as music teacher at municipal schools in her hometown throughout her life.[2] She lived in Guayaquil at "10 de Agosto and Chimborazo," which is now considered to be a historic site. She lived there until her death on October 23, 1916.[3]

Projects

Inspired by José Joaquin de Olmedo, she composed the music to "The hymn of Guayaquil," which was later was recognized as The Guayaquil anthem.[4]

References
  1. "UN DÍA COMO HOY, HACE 165 AÑOS, NACIÓ ANA VILLAMIL ICAZA". UNIVERSITAM (in Spanish). Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  2. Estrada, Jenny (1984). "Archivo histórico del Guayas, ed. Mujeres de Guayaquil. Guayaquil". Ediciones del Banco Central del Ecuador.
  3. "Casa de Ana Villamil (Patrimonial) | Bienvenidos a Guayaquil. Sitio web oficial turístico de la ciudad". www.guayaquilesmidestino.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  4. "House of Ana Villamil (Heritage) | Welcome to Guayaquil. Official tourism website". www.guayaquilesmidestino.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
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