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What made Beethoven sick and deaf?

May 9, 2024
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By Jacob Stockinger

What made Beethoven (below) deaf and sick his entire adult life?

Scientists think they have an answer, although their opinion is not unanimous.

Here is a news story from Classic FM about the latest research:

https://www.classicfm.com/composers/beethoven/scientists-hair-analysis-deaf-mystery/


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