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Beethoven was born
Ludwig von Beethoven was born on December 17, 1770. He was born in Bonn Germany. -
first concert
Ludwig's father pushed him towards music since he's been born. Ludwig followed his father's wishes and played his first concrt in 178 -
Visiting VIenna
In 1787, Beethoven visited Vienna AUstria for the first time to study music. He visited onec more in his later years. -
The death of a king
In 1790, king Joseph of Vienna died. -
Back to Vienna
Bethoven went back to Vienna to study music in 1792. -
U.S. is neutral
The United States of America became a neutral country at the end of Washington's presidency in 1793. -
Hearing Loss
Beetoven had started showing signs of hearing loss when he was only 28, in 1798. -
The Death of a President
THe first President of the United States died in 1799. -
First Symphony
Beethoven's first symphon was performed in 1800 -
writing letters
In 1801, Beethoven wrote his first letters mentioning his hearing to his close friends. He eventually lost all of his hearing in his 30's. -
Heiligenstandt
In 1802, Beethoven moved to Heiligenstandt Germany to help his hearing. -
The rise of Napoleon
Napoleon first came to power in 1804. Beethoven saw him as a great leader, and wrote his symphony Eroica in his honor. -
Eroica
Eroica, or Heroic, was written in Napoleon's honor in 1805. it wasn't performed until four years later. -
The End of Napoleon
Napoleon died in 1821, from a stoumach ailment. -
Died
Beethoven died on March 26, 1827, when he was 56 years old.
