Beethoven, born in Bonn, Germany, is one of the representatives of the Vienna Classical School and a composer in the European Classical Period. Because of his significant contribution to classical music and his development and innovation of sonata form and symphony suite structure, he was honored as the "Music Saint" and "King of Symphony" by later generations.

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Beethoven spent his childhood under the strict and harsh education of his father, which created his stubborn, sensitive and excited character. He settled in Vienna for the rest of his life at the age of 22. The Third Symphony, composed between 1803 and 1804, marked the mature stage of his creation. In the following 20 years, his numerous musical works pushed classical music to its peak through strong artistic appeal and grandeur, and heralded the arrival of romantic music in the 19th century.

On March 26, 1827, Beethoven died in Vienna at the age of 57. Beethoven created a wide range of themes throughout his life, and his important works include 9 symphonies, 1 opera, 32 piano sonatas, 5 piano concertos, multiple orchestral overtures, and violin and cello sonatas.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia_Ludwig van Beethoven