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Ludwig van Beethoven
grandfather of composer Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was born on January 5, 1712 in Mechelen, Belgium and died on December 24, 1773, aged 61.
Born
January 5, 1712
Ludwig van Beethoven died aged 61.
Died: December 24, 1773
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Mechelen, Belgium
- Professions
- chapelmaster, singer, composer, musician
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
More about Ludwig van Beethoven
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
Family
- Child
- Johann van Beethoven
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Questions people ask
How old was Ludwig van Beethoven when they died?
Ludwig van Beethoven died aged 61.
When is Ludwig van Beethoven’s birthday?
Ludwig van Beethoven’s recorded birthday is January 5.
Where was Ludwig van Beethoven born?
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Mechelen, Belgium.
When did Ludwig van Beethoven die?
Ludwig van Beethoven died on December 24, 1773.