Inheriting Beethoven's skull

Beethoven - genius composer

Austrian-born Paul Kaufmann, now settled in Danville, California (USA), said last week that he had inherited the remains of talented composer Ludwig van Beethoven for 15 years.

This year, 68-year-old Paul, happened to get this skull. In 1986, he returned to France to visit relatives and was told about the treasures handed down through generations in his family.

When he knew it was a human skull, he was surprised and skeptical. But when he knew it was Beethoven's genius composer, his suspicion increased even more.

When Paul Kaufmann's uncle passed away, he inherited the skull of two large pieces and 11 smaller pieces in 1990.

The secret skull was given to Dr. Romeo Seligmann, medical history professor at the University of Vienna (Austria) and his grandfather after his Beethoven grave was excavated in 1863.

The skull is contained in an elaborate carved metal box, especially with the words Beethoven above. Six years later, Paul contacted the University of San Jose to determine the origin of the skull.

The research center had Beethoven composer's hair samples, so it was evidence and the basis for conducting DNA tests for skulls.

" There has been a theory that Beethoven died of Crohn's disease, a disease that causes the bone and bone of a human to become swollen. But when looking at the skull that P. Kaufmann brings, the skull is of the same size. often and without any signs of this disease "- William Meredith, the Center Director assured.

Beethoven's skull is not publicly displayed for the public to admire because it is a sacred and worthy relic.

There was a lot of doubt about Ludwig Beethoven's death as he had lead poisoning when he died, or he had a genetic disease because many medical doctors came to treat this talented composer with hearing loss and temper.

The skull is still being studied by scientists at San Jose University. When done, they will return the skull to the German or Austrian authorities. " But that's the story of many years later, " said owner Paul Kaufmann.