Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. He is one of the most revered figures in the history of Western music; his works are among the most frequently performed in the classical music repertoire and span the transition from the Classical period to the Romantic era of classical music.

German composer and pianist.

Birth

  • Birthdate: December 16, 1770
  • Place of birth: Bonn, Cologne Region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Death

  • Date of death: March 26, 1827
  • Place of death: Vienna, Austria

Cause of death

Liver cirrhosis

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