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Nikolaus Becker

German poet (1809-1845) · Writers · Died at 35

Nikolaus Becker was a German lawyer and writer. His one poem of note was the 1840 Rheinlied which was set to music over 70 times.

Nikolaus Becker is read about 10 times a day, in 12 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 19 June 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Plaque for Nikolaus Becker and his Rheinlied - "Sie sollen ihn nicht haben, den freien, deutschen Rhein ..." (They shall not have it, the free German Rhine)

Plaque for Nikolaus Becker and his Rheinlied - "Sie sollen ihn nicht haben, den freien, deutschen Rhein ..." (They shall not have it, the free German Rhine)

About this person

Category

Writers

Type

Writer / Author

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1809 to 1845 · aged 35

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