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August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben
1798 – 1874
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryAugust Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben was a German poet associated with the Young Germany movement. He is best known for writing "Das Lied der Deutschen", whose third stanza is now the national anthem of Germany, and a number of popular children's songs.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
April 2, 1798
Fallersleben
Date of death
January 19, 1874
Princely Abbey of Corvey
Citizenship
Kingdom of Prussia
Occupations & fields
poetlibrarianwriterrevolutionarymusicologistethnomusicologist
Awards & honours
Gold medal of the Royal proof of gratitude
- Field and occupation
- německý básník a germanista
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