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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German composer, conductor and pianist, regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music. Born in Bonn, he moved to Vienna as a young man and studied briefly with Joseph Haydn. His career bridged the Classical and Romantic periods; despite progressive deafness from his late twenties, he continued to compose landmark works including nine symphonies, thirty-two piano sonatas and numerous chamber works, expanding the scale and expressive range of instrumental music. His compositions remain among the most performed and studied in the Western classical repertoire.

Facts
Birth Year
1770 1
The cited source records only his baptism date, 17 December 1770; his exact birth date is not directly attested, but the year 1770 is not in dispute.
Death Year
1827 1
Role
Composer, conductor, and pianist 1
Death Date
1827-03-26 1
Birthplace
Bonn 1
Death Place
Vienna 1
Classification
Gender
Male 1
Role
Role (category)
Artist 1
Connections

In Era

The Late Modern Period, Eras
Source Wikipedia: Ludwig van Beethoven
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Originated In

Bonn

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Sources
1. Wikipedia: Ludwig van Beethoven
Wikipedia
  • Lead paragraph, sentence 1
    Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827) was a German composer, conductor, and pianist.
  • Death section, first sentence
    After several months of illness, which left him bedridden, Beethoven died on 26 March 1827 at the age of 56.
  • Death section, first sentence (year)
    After several months of illness, which left him bedridden, Beethoven died on 26 March 1827 at the age of 56.
  • Second paragraph, first sentence
    Born in Bonn, Beethoven was a musical prodigy.
  • Death section (return-journey sentence)
    On his return journey to Vienna from Gneixendorf in December 1826, illness struck Beethoven again.
  • Ludwig van Beethoven: Gender
    Born in Bonn, he moved to Vienna as a young man and studied briefly with Joseph Haydn.
  • Wikipedia biography, role/occupation stated in lead section (w-bbfill-history3-0927)
  • In Era: The Late Modern Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
    His late period (1812-1827) included some of his most innovative works.
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