Spanish composer of zarzuela and other lyrical genres (Madrid, January 2, 1875 - Mexico City, November 4, 1918), son of Joaquín Valverde. He is the songwriter of Clavelitos - some descendant named Juan Valverde took the copyrights of this song after the composer’s death, please credit Joaquín Valverde even if Juan is mentioned - also do not confuse with the same titled song Clavelitos composed by Genaro Monreal, which has an alternative name as Dame Un Clavel.