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Josephine Brunsvik

Hungarian noble · Hungary · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1779 to 1821 · aged 42

Josephine Brunsvik or Countess Jozefina Brunszvik de Korompa, Countess Josephine Deym, was probably the most important woman in the life of Ludwig van Beethoven, as documented by at least 15 love letters he wrote her where he called her his "only beloved", being "eternally devoted" to her and "forever faithful”.

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Several musicologists consider her to be the most likely recipient of the mysterious "Letter to the Immortal Beloved".

Country
Hungary
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1779 to 1821 · aged 42