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Birth of Ludwig Van Beethoven
Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany. He was born into a musical family that influenced him into becoming a musician (Iulian Munteanu) -
Meets Mozart
Leaves his home city Bonn,Germany. Travels to Vienna to meet Mozart. Mozart is impressed by Beethoven and agrees to take him on as a pupil(John Suchet). Beethoven is taught important skills by Mozart that will affect his music. -
Beethoven's mother dies
Beethoven receives a letter stating his mother was dying. He returned back to Bonn. Beethoven's mother was the only person in his family he developed a strong loving bond with. -
Mozart's Death
Beethoven's teacher and role model dies. Mozart died of a fever epidemic(Barry Cooper) -
Beethoven leaves Bonn
Beethoven leaves Bonn to go to Vienna. He leaves to study with a famous pianist Hadyn. While in Vienna Beethoven learned new skills as a composer(John Suchet) -
Beginning of Beethoven's deafness
Beethoven falls seriously ill with typhus. This is where the deafness begins. Beethoven's deafness changes the way he hear his music(Barry Cooper). -
World Event: Thomas Jefferson becomes president
Thomas Jefferson becomes president of the United States. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. -
World Event: Louisiana Purchase
Land deal between United States and Spain.US gained approximately 827,000 square miles west of Mississippi river for 15 million dollars(Events from 1800 to 1809) -
World Event: Luis and Clarke expedition
Luis and Clarke began their expedition 1804. Crossed the western portion of the United States(events from 1800 to 1809). -
World Event: Twelfth Amendment added to the Constitution
The 12th Amendment was proposed by Congress. The 12th amendment states the president and the vice president are both elected by the electoral college.(events from 1800 to 1809) -
World Event: United Kingdom abolishes slave trade
The united kingdom abolishes the slave trade. This saves many slaves lives and the miserable ride on the ship(events from 1800 to 1809. -
World Event: United States Presidential Election
Democratic Republican James Madison was elected as president of United states. Ratified constitution by writing federalist papers(events from the 1800 to 1809) -
Living without financial constraint
Beethoven was given an annual 4,000 florins to stay in Vienna. This meant he could write music without constraint. Beethoven could write what he wanted when he wanted(Barry Cooper) -
Beethoven's brother dies
Beethoven's brother Carl dies. After several court cases he is given guardianship of his nephew. His nephew causes him trouble later on. -
Beethoven becomes ill
Beethoven becomes extremely ill. Because of his illness his guardianship over his nephew Karl is revoked. -
Death of Ludwig Van Beethoven
Beethoven caught a cold in his brother's place which complicated his other health issues. He died surrounded by his closest friends(Barry Cooper).
