Fallersleben

Fallersleben is a district in the City of Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, with a population of 11,269 (as of 2010).  The village of Fallersleben was first mentioned in 942 under the name of Valareslebo.  Fallersleben became a city in 1929, and was incorporated into Wolfsburg in 1972.  Before 1972, it belonged to Gifhorn.  In 1939, Fallersleben had 2,600 inhabitants. 

Notable residents
 August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben (1798-1874), romantic poet best known for writing "Das Lied der Deutschen"

References
 History of Wolfsburg at wolfsburg.de

Category:Towns in Lower Saxony
Category:Province of Hanover