August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben
German poet (1798–1874) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
August Heinrich Hoffmann (listenⓘ, calling himself von Fallersleben, after his hometown; 2 April 1798 – 19 January 1874) was a German poet. 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, considered part of the Young Germany movement.
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August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben | |
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Born | August Heinrich Hoffmann (1798-04-02)2 April 1798 |
Died | 19 January 1874(1874-01-19) (aged 75) |
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Poet, librarian, professor |
Notable work | "Das Lied der Deutschen" |
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