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Jul 2020
45m 59s

Mozart’s Death Pt. 1

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On December 5th, 1791, one of the greatest composers of all time died at the age of 35. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s death immediately sparked questions about what befell him. Some wondered if it was a strange illness, while others believed there was a more sinister cause…  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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