Beethoven may have had lead poisoning

Ari Daniel

May 18, 2024 / 2:26 pm

Samples of Beethoven's hair reveal he may have suffered from lead poisoning, which could explain some of the difficult physical maladies the composer suffered in his life.

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Beethoven may have had lead poisoning

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