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English: Song of Franconia | |
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Regional anthem of Franconia | |
Lyrics | Joseph Victor von Scheffel, 1859 |
Music | Valentin Eduard Becker, 1861 |
The Frankenlied (Song of Franconia), or Lied der Franken (The Franconians' song) is the unofficial anthem of the German region of Franconia, and one of the most popular German commercium songs. It is also sung at official occasions in the districts of Lower Franconia, Middle Franconia, and Upper Franconia. The text of the hymn was written by Joseph Victor von Scheffel in 1859, the melody was composed by Valentin Eduard Becker in 1861.