Beethoven was born in Bonn Germany on December 17, 1770. He became a professional musician at the age of eleven. His father hoped that Beethoven’s musical ability would earn him a fortune, just as Mozart’s ability had for his father. However, Beethoven was very independent and he broke away fro...

Friedrich Nietzsche Friedrich Nietzsche was a 19th century German philosopher who challenged the basis of Christianity and traditional morality. In contrast to his works, Nietzsche was raised by a pious Lutheran family, and often labeled “the little pastor.” After Nietzsche attended a boardi...