About Heinrich Harries
Lived 1762 – 1802 (aged 40). Heinrich Harries was a German theologian, writer, lyricist, songwriter, poet and translator.
Heinrich Harries (9 September 1762, Flensburg – 28 September 1802) was a German Protestant pastor from the Duchy of Schleswig, then under Danish sovereignty.
Harries wrote the lyrics for "Heil dir im Siegerkranz" for King Christian VII of Denmark in 1790; the song was later adapted to be the unofficial national anthem of the German Empire.
Harries was born in Flensburg and died in Brügge in Schleswig-Holstein.
His great-grandson was the German chemist Carl Harries.
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Who was Heinrich Harries?
German Protestant pastor
When was Heinrich Harries born?
Heinrich Harries was born on 9 September 1762 in Flensburg.
When did Heinrich Harries die?
Heinrich Harries died on 28 September 1802 in Brügge.
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Heinrich Harries was a theologian, writer, lyricist, songwriter, poet and translator.
What nationality was Heinrich Harries?
Heinrich Harries was German.
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