Ludwig van Beethoven By: Bailey Gremelspacher

 He was born in Bonn, Germany on December 16 th,  Died on March 26 th, 1827.

 Parents were Johann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena Keverich.  He was one of seven children, only 3 survived.  Grandfather and father were both musicians.  At age twelve the first of his music was published.

Music He wrote symphonies, sonatas, concertos, and other orchestral work. His most famous work was the 9 th symphony.

Beethoven’s 9 th Symphony

Ludwig van Beethoven  He began to go deaf around the age of 27 and became deaf just a few years later.  He still wrote music during and after this time.