Vincas Kudirka – ) was a Lithuanian poet and physician, and the author of both the music and lyrics of the Lithuanian National Anthem, Tautiška giesme. He is regarded in Lithuania as a National Hero. Kudirka used pen names - V. Kapsas, Paežeriu Vincas, Vincas Kapsas, P.Vincas,Varpas, Q.D, K., V.K, Perkunas.