Ludwig van Beethoven
(1770-1827)

German composer (1770–1827) – Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn (City in and former capital of Germany) on December 16th, 1770 and died in Vienna (Capital of and state in Austria) on March 26th, 1827 at the age of 56. Today Ludwig van Beethoven would be 253 years old.

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Age

how old was Ludwig van Beethoven when he died?

Ludwig van Beethoven died in 1827 at the age of 56.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 16th, 1770 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Bonn City in and former capital of Germany
Death Date	March 26th, 1827 (Monday)
Death place	Vienna Capital of and state in Austria
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Birthday

When was Ludwig van Beethoven born?

Ludwig van Beethoven was born on December 16th, 1770.

Death

When did Ludwig van Beethoven die?

Ludwig van Beethoven died on March 26th, 1827 at the age of 56 in Vienna (Capital of and state in Austria). Today Ludwig van Beethoven would be 253 years old.