WASHINGTON, D.C.: Ludwig van Beethoven died in Austria's capital Vienna nearly 200 years ago after a lifetime of composing some of the most influential works in classical music.

Ever since biographers have sought to explain the causes of the German composer's death at age 56, his progressive hearing loss, and his struggles with chronic illness.

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