Beethoven

Fragments of Beethoven’s skull returned to Austrian university

In 1863, Kaufmann’s great uncle, Franz Romeo Seligmann, had been a Viennese physician, medical historian and anthropologist who was among those involved in the 863 reburial of Beethoven's body.

How did Beethoven die? New DNA analysis solves mystery

Turns out it wasn't lead poisoning that killed legendary musician Ludwig van Beethoven, according to new research that also unveiled some secrets about the composer's life.

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