Neither rich nor poor. They were probably very middle class since both his father and grandfather were court musicians receiving relatively good pay as distinct from an unskilled labourer. I belive...
He was born in boon (Germany )Also born on the date of 16th December 1770Died on the date of 26th march 1827 ( 67 years :o )He showed remarkable talent at an early age.People mistook his name as...