August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben
German poet and scholar, created national anthem
Born
April 2nd, 1798
227 years ago
Died
January 19th, 1874
151 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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A poet and scholar from Germany, contributed significantly to the German literary landscape in the 19th century. Best recognized for the creation of the lyrics to the German national anthem, 'Das Lied der Deutschen'. Engaged in scholarly pursuits related to the German language and folk literature, Hoffmann von Fallersleben collected and published numerous folk songs. His works often explored themes of nationalism and cultural identity, reflecting the political atmosphere of his time. In addition to poetry, he wrote essays and critiques aimed at promoting the appreciation of German culture and heritage. His contributions remain a part of Germany's cultural history.
Authored the lyrics to 'Das Lied der Deutschen'
Published collections of German folk songs
Engaged in scholarly work on German literature
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