With Moors being respected individuals during his life in Germany, why did Beethoven white-wash his potential African heritage and hide any convicting evidence of the fact? Her name was Maria Magdalena Keverich which by the age of 18 was already a widow and mother when she married Johann van Beethoven. Beethovens other major works, such as Ode to Joy, Fur Elise, and his momentous Symphony No. History Short: What Famous People Died on December 27th? Her birthplace is now a museum, the Mutter-Beethoven-Haus. He had a very uncouth way about him and would write rather aggressive letters to music publishers insisting on terms rather than negotiating with them. Gregorio Allegri But she found Ludwig difficult and distant, unable to comprehend the genius that set him apart from her and his brothers. She tried to manage her husband (often drunk and aggressive), the household, the bills (frequently without enough money to cover) and the children. Many wounded soldiers were sent there and Johanns apothecary shop thrived during that time. It is this, no doubt, that led her future father-in-law to denigrate her as a chambermaid. The pair, after a honeymoon in Marias home village, moved to Bonn, in a neighbourhood full of court musicians. Witwe am 12. Maria Magdalena van Beethoven, ne Keverich was the wife of the Bonn court musician Johann van Beethoven, and the mother of the composer Ludwig van Beethove. 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Some even compared his exceptional pianist talent to the young . There was an error deleting this problem. His wife Josepha became an alcoholic and later was living and being treated in a monastery (a clinic by todays terminology). Unfortunately, she died at the age of 40 in 1787 of tuberculosis, a not uncommon fate in those days. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Photos and Memories(1) Do you know Anna Maria Franziska? It is this, no doubt, that led her future father-in-law to denigrate her as a chambermaid. Maria Magdalena Keverich was the daughter of Heinrich Keverich, chief overseer of the kitchen at the palace of the Elector of Trves at Ehrenbreitstein. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Beethoven's first music instruction came from his father Johann who was said to have been a harsh instructor. At the age of eighteen Maria Magdalena was a widow. She passed away on 17 Jul 1787 in Bonn, Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. [2] Johann married Maria Magdalena Keverich in 1767; she was the daughter of Johann Heinrich Keverich (1701-1751), who had been the head chef at the court of the Archbishopric of Trier. Maria Magdalena Keverich was born on 19 December 1746, and after a short and difficult life, died at the age of only 40, in 17 July 1787. Maria Magdalena Keverich was the daughter of Heinrich Keverich, chief overseer of the kitchen at the palace of the Elector of Trves at Ehrenbreitstein. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. Johann bought an estate in Gneixendorf, west of Vienna. How did Beethoven compose when he was deaf. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Wife of Johann Laym and Johann van Beethoven Lets dive in! February 5, 1909: First Plastic Invented was called Bakelite! Although Beethoven's exact birth date is not known, his family celebrated it on December 16. Franz Bendel Van Beethoven, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Caspar Anton Carl Van Beethoven, Nikolaus Johann Van Beethoven, Anna Maria Van Beethoven, Franz Geo Dec 19 1746 - Ehrenbreitstein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, July 17 1787 - Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. With her second husband Johann van Beethoven, Maria Magdalena had seven children out of which Ludwig van Beethoven was born second. The brothers had a huge row and came to blows. Probably Maria was hoping for a beautiful wedding at home in Ehrenbreitstein and this fast-wedding had to be insulting for her. Johann married Maria Magdalena Keverich in 1767; she was the daughter of Johann Heinrich Keverich (1701-1751), who had been the head chef at the court of the Archbishopric of Trier. Print Family Tree. Following his military service, he worked as a police officer eventually earning the rank of captain prior to his retirement. Born: December 16, 1770 in Bonn, Electorate of Cologne Parents: Johann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena Keverich Died: March 26, 1827 in Vienna, Austria Early Life Beethoven's father Johann van Beethoven sang soprano in the electoral chapel where his father was Kapellmeister (chapel master). He died on 26 March 1827, in Vienna, Austria, at the age of 56, and was buried in Vienna, Austria. His mother, Maria Magdalena Keverich, was the daughter of a head chef in the Archbishopric of Trier. Ludwig van Beethoven (the grandfather) married Maria Josepha Poll and had 3 children together, from which only one survived. Despite the success and advancement in career, he had a cross to carry. Really reaching there. His mother Maria Magdalena nee Keverich was previously married to Johann Georg Leym, who died when she was 19 years old. Many texts have been uncovered that refer to Beethoven as a Moor. In this era, Moor translates to negro, before the term was extended to include Arabs in later times. He put a gun to his head and fired, but did little more than graze his forehead. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Ludwig cared deeply for his nephew, Karl, and felt very responsible for him. Sinking into alcoholism he constantly failed to make his wife happy in their relationship. In 1806, Ludwig was horrified when Karl announced he was going to marry Johanna Reiss a woman who already had one illegitimate child, and was now pregnant with Karls child. He was the second child (and first surviving child) of his parents, Johann and Maria. Because what is marriage but a little joy, then afterward a chain of sorrows. Johann and Maria van Beethoven had seven children: the future composer Ludwig was the second, born in 1770.[4][5]. Anna Maria Franziska van Beethoven (1779), Franz Georg van Beethoven (1781) and Maria Margaretha Josepha van Beethoven (1786). To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Beethoven's mother, Maria Magdalena Keverich, was born in Ehrenbreitstein, Germany, also encompassed within the Moor territory. Their first son was born in 1769 and named Ludwig Maria, but he only lived six days. Alter Friedhof. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Maria died in Bonn in 1787 of tuberculosis, aged 40. SIE WAR MIR EINE SO GUTE MUTTER MEINE BESTE FREUNDIN. The one, called Johann (father of Ludwig van Beethoven the composer), was born around 1739. He married Maria Magdalena Keverich on 12 November 1767, in Holy Roman Empire. Maria Magdalena Keverich (1746-87) Beethovenwas fond of his mother, but she died of TB while he was a teenager. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Some generations later, it was Louis (Ludwig) van Beethoven (the composers grandfather), gifted with beautiful bass voice, who first moved to Bonn around 1732 to join the Courts musicians with a nice salary of 400 florins a year. Ludwig van Beethoven was the second of seven children born to his parents, Johnann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena Keverich, the daughter of a chef. Please enter your email and password to sign in. She was such a good mother to me my best friend. Moors were the derogatory name for Arab & Berber Muslims from North Africa who ruled Spain Portugal Sicily Southern Italy & Southern France. . Photos and Memories (1) Do you know Franz Georg? He was mostly known as Karl. Beethovens mother, Maria Magdalena Keverich, was born in Ehrenbreitstein, Germany, also encompassed within the Moor territory. Johann became an alcoholic later in his life and was at times an abusive father to Ludwig. His father was Johann Van Beethoven. Type above and press Enter to search. In fact, she told Ccilie Fischer (a teenager at the time) if you want my good advice, stay single. Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? For more information about Beethovens childhood and his family look at his bio page or these related articles! Maria van Beethoven, as an adult, a wife and mother, was remembered as kind and good person. In 1809, during his siege of Vienna, Napoleon made his base camp at Linz. Although Beethoven's exact birth date is not known, his family celebrated it on December 16. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Press Esc to cancel. Magdalena Maria van Beethoven (born Keverich) was born on month day 1746, at birth place, to Johann Heinrich Keverich and Anna Clara Keverich (born Wiesdorff). Frau Fischer recalled that she had never seen Frau Beethoven laugh; 'she was always serious'. Its easy to hear the term Moor, but most people are unaware of what precisely a Moor is and their historical presence throughout Europe. Something his son squandered too soon. He went so far to claim he was the illegitimate son of a prince to distant himself from him because he hated him. This marriage was very much opposed by his father, who refused to attend the wedding event. [3][5] Her birth place is now a museum, named Mutter-Beethoven-Haus[de]. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Dezember 1746: Ehrenbreitstein, Deutschland nach diesem Ort suchen: Tod 17. His mother Maria Magdalena Leym came from a family of wealthy landowners and senators. Ludwig came from a family of musicians. Combine these descriptions with the visual depiction of his curly hair, and we can draw parallels between characteristics of people of African descent such as African Americans or West Indian mulattos. Several weeks later Beethoven wrote a letter to his friend Joseph von Schaden, reporting about the tragic event that just happened in the family. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Although he had spent several years trying to convince Karl that his mother was a bad person, forbidding him to see her, he realised that his nephew really needed his mother and as soon as possible let him go to her. Twitter users are debating whether or not classical German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven was black after a blog post about the subject resurfaced online. The two had fallen in love quickly and just two years after the death of her first husband, in 1767 they got married in the church of St. Remigius, in Bonn. Moor, Mohr, Mohrer, are all related terms that described dark-skinned people living in Europe. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [5] Beethoven was born of this marriage in Bonn. Try again. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Annawas born on August 26 1706, in Koblenz-Gls, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland. JULI 1787. Karl died at the age of 52. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Morte 17 Lug 1787 (40 anni) Bonn, Stadtkreis Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Johann later asked his friend . The speculation in The Concordian suggests that his mother, Maria Magdalena Keverich, was likely of Moorish descent, as she. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Beethoven's mother, Maria Magdalena was always a loving and warm mother. Within two years their only child died, soon followed by the father. Johann hadnt shown a great deal of interest in Ludwigs music while he was alive, other than from a money-making perspective. Geni requires JavaScript! Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Ron Mr. Magdalena 's father Johann Heinrich Keverich had been Chef at the court of the . He sang, played the violin and keyboard, often a guest at taverns and parties. Aside from being a musical genius, what most people dont know is that Beethoven may have roots tracing back to Africa. The Beethovens initially lived in the Fischer house in Rheingasse, where the elder Ludwig even ran a small wine trading business. When Franz Georg van Beethoven was christened on 17 January 1781, in Holy Roman Empire, his father, Johann van Beethoven, was 40 and his mother, Maria Magdalena Keverich, was 34. HERE are many translated example sentences containing "NI MARIA MAGDALENA" - tagalog-english translations and search engine for tagalog translations. 8 called Pathtique? There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 8 called Pathtique? Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Ludwigs brother Karl was not of a strong constitution and suffered many illnesses during his life. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Ludwigs brother, Kasper Anton Karl, was born in April 1774. eethoven, Kaspar Anton Karl Van Beethoven, Nicolas Johann Van Beethoven, Anna Maria Francisca Van Beethoven, Franz Georg Van Beethoven, M Dec 19 1746 - Festung Ehrenbreitstein, Koblenz, 56077, Duitsland. Schwindsucht, Tochter von Johann Heinrich KEVERICH, Kurfrstlich Trierscher Oberhofkoch, und Anna Clara WESTORFF. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. His mother is rumored to be moor or even mixed with a white father and black mother, or vice-versa. A system error has occurred. The grandfather managed to save money and apart from the obvious musical talent to Ludwig the grandson, a considerable heritage was passed on after he died. Imprimer son arbre. In the hope that Karl would improve his life, Ludwig assisted him financially until he got established with lodgings and income. Ancestors. Sepoltura. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Kammerdiener Joh. He may have even embraced it. Johann later asked his friend, Tobias Pfeiffer, to teach his son. Johann did marry Therese although it turned out to be a rather unhappy marriage, without children of their own. Ludwig had described his mother as kind and loving, and even as his best friend. Despite Ludwigs grandfather disapproving of the marriage of Maria and Johann, by all accounts she was a good mother and a well liked person, though serious to a fault. Their second son, born in 1770 was also named Ludwig and became the composer we know and love. Maria Magdalena van Beethoven, ne Keverich (19 December 1746 17 July 1787)[2] was the wife of the Bonn court musician Johann van Beethoven, and the mother of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. (1740 in Bonn-1792) and Maria Magdalena Keverich (1744 in Ehrenbreitstein-1787). He served during the Cold War and has traveled to many countries around the world. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. In 1811, she was convicted of embezzlement and slander after she faked a burglary in her home and blamed the family's housekeeper. Schwindsucht, Tochter von Johann Heinrich KEVERICH, Kurfrstlich Trierscher Oberhofkoch, und Anna Clara WESTORFF. They led a righteous and peaceful married life, and paid their house-rent and bakers bills promptly, quarterly, and on the day. We have set your language to Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12693/maria-magdalena-van_beethoven. Although Beethoven's exact birth date is not known, his family celebrated it on December 16. From 1733, Johann was head cook at the court of the Elector of Trier, who resided at Schloss Philippsburg[de] in Ehrenbreitstein. He succumbed to tuberculosis in 1812 and died from it in 1815. His mother was Maria Magdalena Keverich. Photos and Memories (39) +34 View All Do you know Ludwig? Classic FM's More Music Drive with John Brunning He had arrived home in time and was by his mother at the end. Search above to list available cemeteries. History Short: Americas First Spy Satellite, A Failure! Being institutionalized she was not present, when her husband died in 1773. Everyone has a mom! Deceased persons are not concerned by this provision. Sorry! 17. Beethoven Beethoven's father was a musician and began teaching him at an early age. Please reset your password. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. But what about his mother? Maria Magdalena Keverich was born in Ehrenbreitstein, a village on the Rhine opposite Koblenz (and now part of Koblenz). A year later Ludwig left Bonn, heading to Vienna to see and learn from Haydn, hopefully Mozart, too. Gratitude Barrow LGN.V2+C2+TA+RTS=R 1740Investments. Beethovens letters from this time address him as My son and sign off as Your faithful father. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Ludwig van Beethoven (/ l u d v i g v a n b e t v n / [a] ; en allemand : / l u t v f a n b e t h o f n/ [b] couter) est un compositeur, pianiste et chef d'orchestre allemand, n Bonn le 15 ou le 16 dcembre 1770 et mort Vienne le 26 mars 1827 56 ans.. Dernier grand reprsentant du classicisme viennois (aprs Gluck, Haydn et Mozart), Beethoven a . There is a problem with your email/password. In 1773 he got stroke and died, leaving a substantial amount of inheritance behind. Beethoven's talent was recognized early on, and by 1778, he was learning to play the organ and viola in addition to his piano studies. Failed to remove flower. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The fourth born was Nikolaus Johann more about him later as well. wissel: 30 maart 2007 01:16:07, -- GEDCOM (INDI) -- We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the music industry. Ludwig van Beethoven. But are these images accurate for the famous musician? Maria Magdalena Keverich 1746 - 1787 Johannes Decourt 1702 - 1759 Gudbjrg Guttormsdatter Nss 1702 - 1759 While at a spa in Teplitz, where he had gone to restore his health, Ludwig received a letter from his brother Johann announcing his intention of marrying his housekeeper, Therese Obermeyer. This is a faithful photographic reproduction of a two-dimensional, public domain work of art. But his father wrote to him to say he must return to Bonn immediately as his mother was gravely ill. Ludwig wrote after her death that he returned from Vienna to find his mother 'still alive but in the most deplorable state; her disease was consumption, and about seven weeks ago, after much pain and suffering, she died. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. based on information from your browser. Failed to report flower. Daughter of Johann Heinrich Keverich and Anna Clara Westorff. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. To any guest readers, please keep that in mind when commenting on articles. When Ludwig Van Beethoven was born on 16 December 1770, in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, his father, Johann van Beethoven, was 30 and his mother, Maria Magdalena Keverich, was 23. In 1826, Karl attempted suicide. Johann married Maria Magdalena Keverich (de) in 1767; she was the daughter of Johann Heinrich Keverich (1701-1751), who had been the head chef at the court of the Archbishopric of Trier. o Heinrich KEVERICH 1702-1759 & Anna Clara WESTORFF 1707-1768 eethoven, Caspar Anton Carl Van Beethoven, Nicolas Johann Van Beethoven, Anna Maria Francisca Van Beethoven, Franz Georg Van Beethoven, M Heinrich Keverich, Anna Clara Keverich (geboren Westorff). Johannmarried Anna Maria Keverich (born Kamp)on month day1736, at age 36 at marriage place. When Anna Maria Franziska van Beethoven was christened on 23 February 1779, in Holy Roman Empire, her father, Johann van Beethoven, was 38 and her mother, Maria Magdalena Keverich, was 32. Ehrenbreitstein, Stadtkreis Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Bonn, Stadtkreis Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The family name originally was written as Biethoffen, meaning Beet-garden in English. In November 1765 her husband died. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Maria van Beethoven (12693)? cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. GREAT NEWS! He also tried his hand at composing, but his mediocre output did not take him far. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Please let us know in the comments section below this article. Ludwigs fierce sense of duty put a weight on his shoulders he felt the need to take on the role of father to his brothers. Karl had requested in his will that Johanna and Ludwig share custody of young Karl, but as they had never been able to get along, this was unacceptable to them. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. November 1767: Bonn (St . Mother of NN Laym; Ludwig Maria van Beethoven; Ludwig van Beethoven; Caspar Anton Carl van Beethoven; Nicolaus Johann van Beethoven and 3 others; Anna Maria Francisca van Beethoven; Franz Georg van Beethoven and Maria Margaretha Josepha van Beethoven less. {{ media.date_translated }}, {{ asCtrl.bannerRights.content|translate }}, The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. Johann, her husband, had high ambitions, but less talent and even less luck. In this he confesses, She was such a good, kind mother to me and indeed my best friend. Beethoven's other siblings weren't so lucky. Maria Magdalena KEVERICH: Ereignisse. She occupied herself with sewing and knitting. Her parents were Johann Heinrich Keverich (17011759) and Anna Klara (Clara) ne Westorff (17071768), who were married in 1731. This is a short essential coverage on Beethovens ancestry, who they were, where this family of musicians came from. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. This is the biography of Maria Magdalena van Beethoven, mother of Ludwig van Beethoven. [3][4], Maria Magdalena was the youngest of their six children. It is unknown what was the reason of this move, but one possible explanation is that Elector Clemens August heard him singing in Lige and invited him to Bonn. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She had borne her first husband only one child, a baby that died in its infancy. Ne en 1746; Dcde en 1787, l'ge de 41 ans Parents. Moor means dark in Latin, it was a racist term then & still is today for Muslims & the African/Arab mixed great people who brought the Technology of the old world & culture to Europe of the Dark ages. Verify and try again. An exact conclusion has yet to be determined, but there is a lot of evidence and research that strongly supports the claim. Was Beethovens African Heritage Whitewashed. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Ludwig's first musical instruction came from his father Johann who was said to have been a harsh instructor. ButKapellmeister Beethovenrefused to go there, insisting the marriage ceremony be done with quickly in Bonn. Maria bore 7 children for Johann, with Ludwig being the second born (1770). To be promoted from a singer to Kapellmeister is not unique in history, but to hold both positions at the same time was to be considered as a rare situation. 1765 als 21 jhr. 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Maria Magdalena Keverichwas born to Johann Heinrich Keverich. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Maria was born on March 22 1680, in Coblence, Rhnanie-Palatinat, Allemagne. Johann van Beethoven met the young widow Maria Magdalena Leym in Ehrenbreitstein. Anna married Johann Heinrich Keverich on month day 1731, at age 23 at marriage place. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Try again later. Maria bore 7 children for Johann, with Ludwig being the second born (1770). But only three of the Beethoven children survived to adulthood Kaspar Anton Karl and Nikolaus Johann, both younger than their brother Ludwig. Why is Beethovens Piano Sonata No. Ludwig Maria Van Beethoven 1769-1769; Beethoven is described as having a blackish-brown complexion and short, stocky, broad shoulders, short neck, round nose A similar description was given by Frederick Hertz, a German anthropologist in his book Race and Civilization. Ehrenbreitstein, Stadtkreis Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Born 19 Dec 1746 in Ehrenbreitstein, Kurfrstentum Trier, Heiliges Rmisches Reich. Maria Magdalena van Beethoven (1746-87) Beethoven s mother. Before marrying Carl, she had an illegitimate child, then claimed alimony from the wrong man. She passed her time with sewing and knitting. In fact her family were well-to-do, including a number of wealthy merchants, court councillors and senators. Even the fact that the Moors were eventually overthrown and ran out of Europe due to wartimes shows that there was always tension between societies. This site exists primarily for educational purposes and is intended as a resource for Dr. Zars students. Drag images here or select from your computer for Maria Magdalena Keverich van Beethoven memorial. Beethoven didnt even claim his own father who was a drunk and tortured Beethoven as a boy. The next child was a girl, born in 1779, named Anna Maria Francisca, who died that same year. Suggestions of African heritage are also derived on his mother's side, perhaps more so than from his father. Johann made things even worse. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Johann Heinrich Keverich 1702-1759; Anna Clara Westorff 1707-1768 Union(s) et enfant(s) Marie le 12 octobre 1767, Bonn, avec Johann Van Beethoven 1740-1792 dont. Beethoven: The Music and the Life. Her mother, just after their move, died in 1768. To use this feature, use a newer browser. A second boy was born in 1770, also Ludwig, and this one lived. Ludwig Maria Van Beethoven 1769-1769; Casparhad 7 siblings: Ludwig Maria Van Beethoven, Ludwig Van Beethovenand 5 other siblings. Ludwig loved his mother and hated his abusing, severe and punishing father. A legal battle raged on for about 4 years and caused a huge amount of distress, worry and expense for them. He married Johanna Rei on 25 May 1806, in Vienna, Austria. The Beethovens later had three more children, sadly none of them survived. However, after his brothers death in 1827, Johann was seen at many concerts featuring Beethovens music, clapping and cheering after performances. If he had chosen NOT to conceal his African heritage, its quite possible he would have still been admired as the great man of musical genius he is today, and perhaps he could have broken through some of the moor accessible racial barriers of the time. Her parents, the grandparents of Ludwig van Beethoven on his mother side, were Anna Klara ne Westorff and Johann Heinrich Keverich. On 30 January 1763, she married Johann Georg Leym, who was in the service of the Archbishop of Trier; he died in 1765. Beethoven's first music instruction came from his father Johann who was said to have been a harsh instructor. Maria died in 1773 he got established with lodgings and income click the photo to open the photo open! 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