FAQ About Beethoven (Ludwig van Beethoven)

When and where was Beethoven born?

Ludwig van Beethoven was born in December 1770 in Bonn, which was then part of the Electorate of Cologne in present-day Germany. His exact birth date is unknown, but he was baptized on December 17, 1770, and it is customary at that time to baptize babies within 24 hours of birth, leading to the assumption that he was born on December 16th.