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Mozart, Beethoven and Bach - possibly the three most famous composers of all time. Which one of them had 20 children? Which one died a pauper and was buried in a mass grave? And which one wore the same clothes for up to three weeks at a time, stinking to high heaven? These are just some of the things you’ll learn from the season 3 finale of #BlindHistory - brought to you by Taylor Blinds & Shutters.
23 Jun 2020 English South Africa History · Education

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