Beethoven’s death was not from lead poisoning, researchers say

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New research says Beethoven most likely did not die from lead poisoning.

Five years ago, experts tested samples of Beethoven’s hair and found it had unusually high levels of lead.  Speculation, of course, was that Beethoven had died from lead poisoning.  But new research done on Beethoven’s skull has sent scientists back to the drawing board in search of his cause of death [Read More...]