One of the most influential musicians in history, German instrumentalist and composer Ludwig van Beethoven was the single most important musical figure of the early 19th century. He was a revolutionary artist for his time, refusing to conform to traditional musical standards and always striving to attain perfection.hile firmly rooted in the Classical era, Beethoven's music was revolutionary for his time, breaking forms, creating styles, and introducing the world to the Romantic era. Thus, he can be properly classified as the last of the Classicists as well as the first of the Romantics.
Master Chief. Summary. Born in about 2511, John lived with his mother and father in Elysium City, on the colony world Eridanus II. As a child, John had brown hair, freckles, and a small gap between his front teeth. At the age of six, he was identified by Dr. Halsey as one of 150 preliminary candidates for the SPARTAN-II Program.
Chief Joseph, Native American name In-mut-too-yah-lat-lat, (born c. 1840, Wallowa Valley, Oregon Territoryâdied September 21, 1904, Colville Reservation, Washington, U.S.), Nez PercÃ© chief who, faced with settlement by whites of tribal lands in Oregon, led his followers in a dramatic effort to escape to Canada.