New analysis of Beethoven’s hair reveals possible cause of mysterious ailments, scientists say
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Beethoven’s fondness for wine and fish may have caused his deafness
Ludwig van Beethoven may have gone deaf from lead poisoning caused by a penchant for fish and wine, Harvard scientists suggest. The composer was beset by health issues throughout his life ...
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What was really wrong with Beethoven?
Starting at the end, Georgia and Henry look at the report of Beethoven's post-mortem, carried out by Dr. Johannes Wagner in Vienna on the day after Beethoven died, 27th March, 1827. It makes grim ...