Beethoven Was A Very Impressive Composer

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Beethoven was a very impressive composer. Here are some facts about Beethoven. He's full name is Ludwig Van Beethoven. Beethoven was born in the attic in a house in Bonn, Germany. Because his birth record is missing so no one knows his real birthdate. His baptism record did survive, however. It reveals the child was christened on 12 17 1770 at a time and place when infants were typically baptized the day after birth. As a result, Beethoven's birthday is commemorated on 1/16. Beethoven's father drank a lot.. Although Beethoven loved his mother he couldn't go with her husband's shortcomings. Their home in Bonn was not a happy place to live in. He got lost in his music. Beethoven went to vienna to be with good teachers. Plans changed,

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