Jeronimo de la Ossa

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Jerónimo de la Ossa ( Panama City, April 9, 1847 - Panama City, 1907) was a Panamanian romantic poet, lyricist, and diplomat. He wrote the lyrics of the national anthem of Panama Himno Istmeño. His brother was Jose Francisco de la Ossa, the mayor of Panama City.

He studied in Chile, where he graduated as a civil engineer. He represented at the Chilean consulate in Panama and worked for the French Canal Company. He was the first president of the Sociedad El Progreso del Isthmo.