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Childhood:
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Ludwig van Beethoven was born on 16th December 1770 in Bonn.
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His parents, Johann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena Keverich
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Even at the time there were rumours that the child was illegitimate
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Beethoven's first music teacher was his father
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He was a German composer and pianist
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In 1787, Beethoven went to Vienna, a noted musical
center
Early adult years:
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Beethoven composed 9 symphonies between 1799 and 1824.
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Two weeks later, he returned home because his mother had died of
tuberculosis
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His father took to drink, and Beethoven, only 19, petitioned to be
recognized as the head of the house; he received half of his father's
salary to support his family.
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Beethoven then studied with Johann Georg Albrechtsberger, the
best known teacher of counterpoint in Vienna
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In 1800, he performed his first symphony and a septet.
Publishers soon began to compete for his newest works. While still
in his 20's, Beethoven became deaf. His attitude and social life changed
dramatically - he wanted to hide his impairment from the world.
LATE ADULTS YEARS:
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Beethoven’s fame began to pay off; he soon found himself prosperous. His
symphonic works proved to be master pieces along with his other work.
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Beethoven loved a woman named Fanny, but never married
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Shortly thereafter, in December 1826, illness struck again, with episodes of
vomiting and diarrhea that nearly ended his life.
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In 1827, LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN died of dropsy. DURING A THUNDER STORM
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In 1827 26 march, Ludwig Van Beethoven died during a
thunderstorm
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Some of these analyses have led to controversial
assertions that Beethoven was accidentally poisoned
to death by excessive doses of lead-based treatments
administered under instruction from his doctor
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