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    Why is Ludwig van Beethoven called VAN rather than VON Beethoven?

    Question #18711. Asked by F.Lem. (May 02 02 10:24 AM)


    Gnomon

    		Although Beethoven was born in Germany, his ancestors were Flemish. In the Flemish language, the prefix for 'of the family of' is 'Van'.

    May 02 02, 11:09 AM
    A nonny mouse

    		I disagree. I thought Beethoven was born in Austria therefore Van is Austrian

    May 02 02, 11:35 PM
    Gnomon

    		Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany. His grandfather was Flemish. Source Encyclopaedia Britannica CD98.

    May 03 02, 6:37 AM

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