Ludwig van Beethoven the Elder
Ludwig van Beethoven | |
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Portrait by Amelius Radoux, 1773, now in the Beethoven House, Bonn | |
| Born | Lodewijk van Beethoven c. January 5, 1712 |
| Died | December 24, 1773 (aged 61) |
| Other names | Ludwig van Beethoven Sr. |
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| Spouse | Maria Josepha Poll |
| Children | 3, including Johann van Beethoven |
| Relatives | Ludwig van Beethoven (grandson) |
Ludwig van Beethoven (c. January 5, 1712 – December 24, 1773) was a Flemish professional singer and music director, best known as the grandfather of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. In the baptismal register he was named Ludovicus van Beethoven. During his life, his first name was written variously as Lodewyk, Lodewyck, Lodewijck, Lodewijk, Louis, and Ludwig.