Was Beethoven really deaf?
You’ve probably heard it. That the great German composer, Beethoven, who lived during the 18th and 19th century was deaf. But is it actually true? Yes, actually, it is. How do we know? In the absence of medical records, we have to refer to his correspo...
You'll Die Smarter · Choses à Savoir
January 21, 20212m 36s
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You’ve probably heard it. That the great German composer, Beethoven, who lived during the 18th and 19th century was deaf. But is it actually true? Yes, actually, it is. How do we know? In the absence of medical records, we have to refer to his correspondence. When his deafness first developed, Beethoven began to use conversation books to communicate with those around him...
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