Hessenlied

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Hessenlied
English: Hessen song

Regional anthem of  Hesse, Germany
LyricsKarl Preser
MusicAlbrecht Brede
Adopted2000

The Hessenlied (Song of Hesse) is the official anthem of the German federal state of Hesse. The text was written by Carl Preser (1828-1910), the melody was composed by Albrecht Brede (1834-1920).

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Further reading[edit]

  • Angus M. Folder: Das erste bekannte Hessenlied – ein Ausdruck des patriotischen Gefühls in der Landgrafschaft Hessen um die Mitte des 15. Jahrhunderts, Hessische Heimat, 24. Jg., 1974, Issue 1, pp. 34–50

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