August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben

August Heinrich Hoffmann (2 April 1798 - 19 January 1874), who used Hoffmann von Fallersleben as his pen name, was a German poet. He is best known for writing "Das Lied der Deutschen", which is now the national anthem of Germany, and a number of popular children's songs.

Fallersleben, Heinrich Hoffman von

Category:1798 births
Category:1874 deaths