Anton Schindler

Associate, secretary, and early biographer of Ludwig van Beethoven

Born: June 13, 1795  ·  Died: January 16, 1864

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Born / Died

June 13, 1795 – January 16, 1864

Role

Associate, secretary, and early biographer of Ludwig van Beethoven

Who was Anton Schindler?

Anton Schindler lived from June 13, 1795 to January 16, 1864. Anton Felix Schindler (13 June 1795 – 16 January 1864) was an Austrian law clerk and associate, secretary, and early biographer of Ludwig van Beethoven.

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