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Beethoven skull fragments return to Vienna
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in December 1770 in Bonn, Germany, and died on March 26, 1827, in Vienna, Austria at the age of 56. He is regarded as one of the most admired composers in Western music history, and his works are still being played the most in classical music concerts. He had been suffering from ill health for many years in his life, including hearing loss and abdomen problems. After his death, his brain was preserved and his death masks were created. In recent years, scientists have been studying Beethoven’s remains to determine his physical condition and the cause of his death. Indeed, many people are interested to know what caused his death. Also, Beethoven himself wanted his body to be examined after his death. Now, 10 fragments of his skull were donated by a US man to a Vienna university for further study. The more we find out about his health and death, the more we might admire his works and life.
Enjoy reading the article about the skull of a man who died nearly 200 years ago.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66261623
Beethoven skull fragments return to Vienna
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in December 1770 in Bonn, Germany, and died on March 26, 1827, in Vienna, Austria at the age of 56. He is regarded as one of the most admired composers in Western music history, and his works are still being played the most in classical music concerts. He had been suffering from ill health for many years in his life, including hearing loss and abdomen problems. After his death, his brain was preserved and his death masks were created. In recent years, scientists have been studying Beethoven’s remains to determine his physical condition and the cause of his death. Indeed, many people are interested to know what caused his death. Also, Beethoven himself wanted his body to be examined after his death. Now, 10 fragments of his skull were donated by a US man to a Vienna university for further study. The more we find out about his health and death, the more we might admire his works and life.
Enjoy reading the article about the skull of a man who died nearly 200 years ago.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66261623
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