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August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben
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August Heinrich Hoffmann (calling himself von Fallersleben, after his hometown; 2 April 1798 – 19 January 1874) 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.
Quotes
Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, Über alles in der Welt, Wenn es stets zu Schutz und Trutze Brüderlich zusammenhält. Von der Maas bis an die Memel, Von der Etsch bis an den Belt, Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, Über alles in der Welt!
Germany, Germany above all, Above all in the world, When it always stands united Brotherly in protection and defence. From the Meuse to the Neman, From the Adige to the Little Belt, Germany, Germany above all, Above all in the world!
"Das Lied der Deutschen", st. 1 (1841; music by Joseph Haydn, 1797)
Deutsche Frauen, deutsche Treue, Deutscher Wein und deutscher Sang.
German women, German loyalty, German wine and German song.
"Das Lied der Deutschen", st. 2 (cf. Wine, women and song)
Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit Für das deutsche Vaterland! Danach laßt uns alle streben Brüderlich mit Herz und Hand! Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit Sind des Glückes Unterpfand – Blüh' im Glanze dieses Glückes, Blühe, deutsches Vaterland!
Unity and justice and freedom For the German fatherland! For these let us all strive Brotherly with heart and hand! Unity and justice and freedom Are the foundation of happiness; Flourish in the radiance of this happiness, Flourish, German fatherland.
"Das Lied der Deutschen", st. 3
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Category:Poets from Germany
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Category:University of Göttingen alumni
Category:University of Bonn alumni
Category:University of Helmstedt alumni
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Category:People from Wolfsburg
Category:1798 births
Category:1874 deaths