Beethoven Facts

Surprising facts about Beethoven — the composer who wrote his greatest works after going completely deaf.

Beethoven is a surprisingly rich topic with facts that challenge common assumptions. Beethoven composed music even after going completely deaf. Beethoven’s Symphony No. Ludwig van Beethoven was baptized on December 17, 1770, and his exact birthdate remains unknown. Beethoven continued to compose music even after he became completely deaf — no excuses, just symphonies. On SmartAss Facts, every fact goes through a verification process and is labeled ✓ TRUE or ✗ FAKE, so you never have to wonder what's real. Browse the collection below — you might be amazed by what's verified science and what turns out to be a long-running myth about beethoven that people still believe.