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Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment, most commonly known as the Enlightenment, was a period in history when Enlightenment thinkers questioned the old traditions, such a as the union of Church and state, divine right in the monarchy, and unequal social classes. They argued that problems could be solved with oberservation and reason instead of common knowledge. The Enlightenment inspired many events and was a critical period in history. (History.com) -
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Seven Years War
The Seven Years War was a War involving many countries throughout Europe and Asia. Britain was at war with France and Spain, and Prussia was at war with Austria, France, Russia, and Sweden. It showed Britains powerful military and empire and changed many European military tactics. (History.com) -
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Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a revolution in machinery, when many new inventions and machines were created, making life much easier. It marked a change from hand made goods to factories and mass produced products. It was a very important period in history that forever changed how products are made and produced. (History.com) -
December 17, 1770
The amazing musician and composer, Ludwig Van Beethoven, was born in Bonn, Germany, with two busy parents. His father Johann, at the time, was a musician at the court of the archbishop elector of Cologne, and his mother Maria Magdalena Keverich was the daughter of a kitchen overseer in the palace of Ehrenbreitstein. He did not show a talent in music at a younger age, however that changed largely throughout his lifetime. (Jacobs 7)
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was a time in history that sparked the French Revolution and many other Revolutions. It was inspired by the Enlightenment, as were other revolutions, and was a critical event in history. The revolution started in 1775 and ended in 1783. It was a fight for American Independence between the 13 colonies in the Americas and England, and was a turning point in history. (History.com) -
1783, Published his first Piece
At the age of eleven Beethoven began to show great talent playing the piano and later, as a composer. At the age of 12 he composed and published three piano sonatas, three movements each. His pieces attracted a lot of attention and at 13 he began to show signs that composing music was his passion, starting the career of an amazing musician. (Encyclopedia of World Biography) -
1787, Traveled to see Mozart
In 1787 Beethoven traveled to Vienna, hoping to find Mozart. He was eager to find his idol and get some advice, however this was not the case, the young musician was forced to travel back home as a result of his mothers illness. (Encyclopedia of World Biography) -
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French Revolution
The French Revolution was a period of time when the citizens of France fought for there right and what they wanted. It started with the storming of the Bastille, on July 14 1789, and ended with the rise of Napoleon on November 9, 1799. The revolution was inspired by the American Revolution and Enlightenment ideas, and was very important in the shaping of modern nations. (History.com) -
1790, Beethoven Meets Mozart
Years passed until Beethoven and Mozart finally crossed paths. In 1790 a composer named Joseph Haydn was passing through Bonn, and it is said that Beethoven was, most likely, introduced to Mozart as a potential classmate. (Encyclopedia of World Biography) -
1792, Studying in Vienna
2 years later Beethoven and his friend Count Ferdinand von Waldstein traveled to Vienna. Beethoven hoped to get lessons from Hadyn, in which he did, but very little. He then turned to those of lesser talent for help, such as a theorist J.G. Albrechtsberger. (Encyclopedia of World History) -
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Reign of Terror
Maximilien Robespierre led one of the most terrifying times in history, The Reign Of Terror. During the Reign of Terror thousands of women men and children were sentenced to be killed by the guillatine, a device known as the "national razor" that used a sharp blade to cut the heads of of millions of people. The terrifying time occurred after the French Revolution and was a period in which Robespierre killed thousands of people, and was a fearful time for the French Citizens. (History.com) -
1795, His First Mature Pieces were Published Citation
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1795, His first Mature Pieces were Published (Opus 1)
The 3 Piano Trios officially marked the start of Beethoven's career. They were first performed in Count Lichnowsky's palace in 1795 and were a huge hit. However, Haydn wasn't sure of that outcome. Before Beethoven's performance Haydn and Beethoven reviewed his pieces. Haydn thought that the third piece should not be included in Beethoven's first publication, thinking it would be badly recieved and difficult to understand. Beethoven, ignoring Haydn, published it anyway, and the public loved it. -
1796, Trip to Northern Germany
In 1796 Beethoven traveled to Germany. His plan was to visit the Berlin court of an amateur cellist, King Frederick William of Prussia, and to see Budapest and spas in Bohemia. Also, his Opus 5 Violoncello Sonatas were created on this trip. (Encyclopedia of World Biography) -
1804, Beethoven's Eroica was first performed
Beethoven's famous third symphony was a turning point in music history. The piece was made for the emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and was originally named "Bonaparte" in his honor, but was later changed to Eroica. It was first performed in August 1804 in a palace owned by patron Prince Frank Joseph von Lobkowitz, of whom the song was later dedicated to. This marked the beginning of his second period. (Gibbs)
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1815, Beethoven's brother died
The year of 1815 was hard for Beethoven. He could no longer perform publically as a pianist because of his deafness. Also, his brother passed, and he became the guardian of Karl, his nephew. This made Beethoven's already troubled life even worse. Karl often was a source of anxiety for Beethoven because of his sensitivity. (Encyclopedia of World Biography) -
1827, Beethoven's Death Citation
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1827, Beethoven's Death
Beethoven fell ill in December of 1826 of a liver disease causing swelling in his abdomen. 4 surgeries were performed to relieve the swelling, however, nothing worked and in March of 1827 he fell into a coma. 2 days later the music legend died, on March 26 1827 during a horrible storm. It was said that Beethoven, during a flash of lightening, opened his eyes and gazed upward with a threatening expression and a clenched fist, and a few seconds later his hand dropped, his eyes closed and he died.
