Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Created by George Misovec
Life Of Beethoven
Beethoven was born in Bonn Germany in 1770 on December 17th. He had 7 siblings and his dad grew up teaching music. When his dad found out that he had a special talent in music his dad immediately started to develop his skills but the only reason he did it was he wanted to make money of Beethoven's talent. In 1787 when Ludwig was 17 he moved to Vienna which became his home. Through part of his life Beethoven was actually deaf. He couldn't here so he put a piano on the ground and felt vibrations of the notes he played. Later on his life Beethoven adopted his nephew who attempted suicide to get away from his terrible family. He had to take a break from his huge passion of music to adopt him. Beethoven grew up with a bad temper and kept it his entire life. He would play music 24/7 skipping meals and showers consistently.
BEETHOVEN Ludwig van Ludwig.. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 9 Dec 2015.
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Map of Bonn
Shown above is a map of Bonn Germany. This was the birthplace of Beethoven. He spent his life until he was 17 here. He got started with lessons with his dad here but that is the only start he got here.
citations
- Bonn: location. Map/Still. Britannica Online for Kids. Web. 9 Dec. 2015. <http://kids.britannica.com/comptons/art-54696>.
Beethoven, Symphony 5
Music
Above is one of Beethoven's most famous pieces. The 5th symphony. It is very recognizable and even if you have never really studied music you will most likely still notice it.
Other Music
Für Elise
Moonlight sonata
Symphony 3 "Erocia"
Fun Facts
- Beethoven had a very bad temper and was very picky
- he never worked for anyone
- he was very messy and ignored hygiene because he was so absorbed in making music
- never stopped making music
Citations
image
BEETHOVEN Ludwig van Ludwig.. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 9 Dec 2015.
http://quest.eb.com/search/113_904942/1/113_904942/cite
map
Bonn: location. Map/Still. Britannica Online for Kids. Web. 9 Dec. 2015. <http://kids.britannica.com/comptons/art-54696>.
video
Beethoven, Symphony 5. YouTube. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.