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Ludwig van Beethoven, a German composer, died in his apartment in the Schwarzspanierhaus, Vienna, on 26 March 1827 at the age of 56, following a prolonged illness. His death was witnessed by his sister-in-law, possibly by his secretary Karl Holz, and by his close friend Anselm Hüttenbrenner, who provided a vivid description of the event.
Apr 10, 2023 · Beethoven died at age 56 on March 26, 1827, after which, as Meredith put it, a “gruesome” autopsy was performed in which “they really roughly cut off the top of his head,” as well as his ear...
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Mar 23, 2023 · March 23, 2023. 3 min read. Beethoven’s Cause of Death Revealed from Locks of Hair. DNA from locks of Beethoven’s hair reveals how the composer died, but his hearing loss remains a...
Beethoven died on 26 March 1827 at the age of 56; only his friend Anselm Hüttenbrenner and a "Frau van Beethoven" (possibly his old enemy Johanna van Beethoven) were present. According to Hüttenbrenner, at about 5 pm there was a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder: "Beethoven opened his eyes, lifted his right hand and looked up for ...
May 17, 2024 · Last Updated: May 17, 2024 • Article History. Ludwig van Beethoven. Baptized: December 17, 1770, Bonn, archbishopric of Cologne [Germany] Died: March 26, 1827, Vienna, Austria. Notable Works: “Archduke Trio”. “Battle Symphony”.
Apr 3, 2014 · The death of Beethoven's brother Caspar in 1815 sparked one of the great trials of his life, a painful legal battle with his sister-in-law, Johanna, over the custody of Karl van...
Mar 22, 2023 · Two days later, he died. According to his good friend Anselm Hüttenbrenner, who was present, lightning and a loud clap of thunder briefly woke Beethoven, who "opened his eyes, lifted his right...