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'''Ludwig van Beethoven''' (baptized December 17, 1770 - March 26, 1827) was a German composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras.

'''Ludwig van Beethoven''' (baptized December 17, 1770 - March 26, 1827) was a German composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras.

Widely considered to be among the greatest, if not the greatest composer of western art music, he was also an accomplished pianist.  His compositions include some of the most famous and enduring music ever written.  

Widely considered to be among the greatest, if not the greatest composer of western art music,{{fact}} he was also an accomplished pianist.  His compositions include some of the most famous and enduring music ever written.  

The most remarkable thing about Beethoven is that he completely lost his hearing, yet continued to compose music despite the fact that he could not even hear himself play. In fact, some of his greatest works were composed after he had fallen deaf, including the famous Ninth Symphony.  

The most remarkable thing about Beethoven is that he completely lost his hearing, yet continued to compose music despite the fact that he could not even hear himself play. In fact, some of his greatest works were composed after he had fallen deaf, including the famous Ninth Symphony.