When was it published?

September 15, 1873 in Public Ledger

Foreign News September 15, 1873

Public Ledger

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Composer Obituary, Historical Song Legacy

Q: What keywords are associated?

Wacht Am Rhein, Composer Death, 1870 Events, Historical Songs, London News

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What is this article about?

The London News comments on the recent death of the composer of 'Wacht am Rhein,' predicting its enduring memory linked to 1870 events, similar to other historically associated songs like Arndt's 'Fatherland' (1813), 'Partant pour la Syrie' (Napoleonism), and 'Lilliburlero' (English divine right fall).

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In reference to the death of the composer of the "Wacht am Rhein," which occurred recently, the London News, after showing that there was really little in the "Watch" to make it live, says: "Still there can be little doubt that it will pass into public memory in association with the events of 1870, as Arndt's song of the German's Fatherland is remembered in connection with those of 1813; as 'Partant pour la Syrie' is enshrined with Napoleonism, and 'Lilliburlero' brings with it recollections of the fall of divine right in England."

What sub-type of article is it?

Composer Obituary Historical Song Legacy

What keywords are associated?

Wacht Am Rhein Composer Death 1870 Events Historical Songs London News

What entities or persons were involved?

Arndt

Where did it happen?

Germany

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Germany

Event Date

Recently

Key Persons

Arndt

Outcome

the song expected to endure in public memory associated with 1870 events, akin to other historically linked songs.

Event Details

The London News reflects on the recent death of the 'Wacht am Rhein' composer, noting its likely lasting association with 1870 events, compared to Arndt's song with 1813, 'Partant pour la Syrie' with Napoleonism, and 'Lilliburlero' with the fall of divine right in England.