THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Johann van Beethoven

father of Ludwig van Beethoven

Johann van Beethoven has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists November 14, 1740 in Bonn, Germany.

Born

November 14, 1740

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: December 18, 1792

Source:

No external source identified

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Bonn, Germany
Professions
composer, singer, opera singer, conductor, teacher, music teacher
Citizenship
Germany

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: November 14, 1740 (No external source identified) or in 1739 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 1739

Precision: year · Rank: normal

No external source identified

    No external source identified

    More about Johann van Beethoven

    Family

    Child
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Father
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Spouse
    Maria Magdalena van Beethoven

    All birth date sources

    A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

    No external source identified

    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Johann van Beethoven born?

    Johann van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany.

    When did Johann van Beethoven die?

    Johann van Beethoven died on December 18, 1792.