Anna Maria Erdődy
Hungarian noblewoman and friend of Beethoven · Historical Figures · Lived 1778 to 1837 · aged 58
Countess Anna Maria (Marie) von Erdődy was a Hungarian noblewoman and among the closest confidantes and friends of Ludwig van Beethoven. Dedicatee of four of the composer's late chamber works, she was instrumental in securing Beethoven an annuity from members of the Austrian high nobility.
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Marie Erdődy as remembered by a plaque at her estate in Jedlesee for her residence and patronage there during Beethoven's lifetime.
Beethoven plaque, Erdödy estate, Jedlesee, Floridsdorf-Vienna, citing Beethoven's repeated sojourns there as a guest.
The Erdödy estate in Jedlesee, formerly a museum and memorial. A plaque commemorating Beethoven's frequent visits there can be seen on the wall at left (enlarged, middle), Marie's own plaque (enlarged, top) at far right.
1872 map, showing "Jedlersee" on the east bank of the Danube, and Klosterneuburg on the westAbout this person
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1778 to 1837 · aged 58
