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Ludwig van Beethoven

लुड्विग भान बिथोभेन

German composer (1770-1827)

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Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A seminal figure in the history of music, his personal style was a key driver of the transition from Classical to Romantic music. He expanded instrumental forms such as the symphony, the piano sonata, and the string quartet. Beethoven is widely revered as one of the greatest composers of all time, and his compositions are among the most performed in the world.

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Born
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Place of birth
Bonn wd
Died
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Place of death
Vienna wd
Citizenship
Electorate of Cologne, Austrian Empire wd
Occupation
composer, pianist, conductor, music educator, organist, virtuoso wd
Official website
beethoven.de wd
Social media
YouTube wd

Awards wd

  • Bröckemännche Award (2020)

Questions

When was Ludwig van Beethoven born?
Ludwig van Beethoven was born on 16 December 1770 in Bonn.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ludwig van Beethoven · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q255 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Joseph Karl Stieler's Beethoven mit dem Manuskript der Missa solemnis.jpg by Joseph Karl Stieler (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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