Biography

State finances improved rapidly with the reform of tax offices and the introduction of indirect taxes on tobacco, liquor, and salt.

His environmental interests also have a dark side. He tried to influence the government.

Towards the end of his life, Ludwig senior had his portrait painted, which remained in his grandson's rooms as a talisman of his musical heritage.

He was born in the outbuilding of the manor house belonging to the Skarbeks, where his father served as tutor.

The crew, exhausted by the hardships of the expedition, the high-handed and ruthless behavior of the captain, and disappointed by the absence of the promised riches, began to rebel.

William Shakespeare died in Stratford, at New Place on Chapel Street, on April 23, 1616.

Hemingway was mentally in terrible shape, worrying about money and his safety.

Napoleon divorced Josephine (she did not give him an heir) and married Marie Louise - daughter of the defeated Austrian Emperor Francis II.

While playing in the court orchestra, Beethoven became familiar with a variety of operatic works, including works by Mozart, Gluck, and Paisiello.

He built from scratch the new city of St. Petersburg, to which he moved the country's capital.