1. Biography Ludwig van Beethoven

2. Beethoven's birth date is unknown, however his parents celebrated it on December 16th. Beethoven was baptized Decemeber 17, 1770.

4. At an early age, Beethoven took an interest in music, and his father taught him day and night.

6. Around 1796, Beethoven began to lose his hearing.

8. Beethoven's hearing loss did not prevent his composing music, but made it increasingly hard.

10. Monday, March 26, 1827 Beethoven died during a thunderstorm.