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Beethoven death linked to doctor lead treatments
Viennese forensic expert Christian Reiter argues Beethoven died from lead-laced treatments by Dr. Andreas Wawruch as his liver deteriorated. Reiter cites hair analysis showing lead spikes after abdomen punctures, while others note bone results and earlier lead exposure from wine or spa water.
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Beethoven
Christian Reiter
Beethoven Journal
Andreas Wawruch
Reiter
Associated Press
Wawruch
Bill Walsh
U.S. Department of Energy
Argonne National Laboratory
Chicago
Walsh