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August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben

August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben
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August 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.

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  1. Gaetano DonizettiNovember 29, 1797 – April 8, 1848
  2. Princess Maria Antonia Koháry, 2nd Princess of KoháryJuly 2, 1797 – September 25, 1862
  3. Alexei LvovJune 5, 1798 – December 28, 1870
  4. August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben (this page)April 2, 1798 – January 19, 1874
  5. Pedro I of BrazilOctober 12, 1798 – September 24, 1834
  6. Willibald AlexisJune 29, 1798 – December 16, 1871

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