How many of beethoven's siblings survived
Beethoven: Compositions, biography, siblings and more facts
He reinvented the symphony, reshaped string quartets, and redefined piano sonatas - but there's much more to learn about Ludwig van Beethoven, the deaf composer who changed music forever.
1. When is Beethoven's birthday?
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in December … but no one is sure of the exact date! He was baptised on 17 December, so he was probably born the day before. His birthplace (pictured) is now the Beethoven-Haus museum.
2. Beethoven's father creates a child prodigy
Never mind the exact date, the year of Beethoven’s birth is sometimes questioned, and for years the composer thought he was born in , two years too late. This may have been a deliberate deception on the part of his father (pictured) to make the musical prodigy seem younger – and therefore, more advanced for his age – than he actually was.
3. Beethoven's siblings
Beethoven had seven sibings: Beethoven biography short!