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.
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| Born | January 19, 1852 Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Died | October 23, 1916 Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, artist and teacher |
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Biography
Ana was born to her father was Francisco Villamil y Garaicoa, and mother Isabel María Icaiza y Paredes.[citation needed]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 recognized as The Guayaquil anthem.[4]