How Niccolo Paganini Died: Cause of Death, Age at Death, and More!
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Niccolo Paganini reached the not so modest age of 57 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous violinist.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Italian violinist and multi-instrumentalist whose work “Caprice No. 24 in A minor, Op. 1” is a standard in violin music.
He was a child prodigy on the violin and the mandolin.
His family was driven from their home in Genoa during the French Invasion.
His father was a trader who earned extra income as a street musician.
He often performed music by Johann Sebastian Bach.
How did Niccolo Paganini die?
Niccolo Paganini's death was caused by Internal bleeding.
In May 1840, the Bishop of Nice sent Paganini a local parish priest to perform the last rites. Paganini assumed the sacrament was premature, and refused. A week later, on 27 May 1840, the 57-year-old Paganini died from internal hemorrhaging before a priest could be summoned.| Cause of death | Internal bleeding |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 57 years |
| Profession | Violinist |
| Birthday | N/A |
| Death date | March 27, 1840 |
| Place of death | Nice, France |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
At Vienna, one of the audience affirmed publicly that my performance was not surprising, for he had distinctly seen, while I was playing my variations, the devil at my elbow, directing my arm and guiding my bow. My resemblance to the devil was a proof of my origin.
Niccolo Paganini
When I attained my seventh year, my father, whose ear was unmusical but who was nevertheless passionately fond of music, gave me my elementary lessons on the violin; in a very few months, I was able to play all manner of compositions at sight.
Niccolo Paganini
The violin is my mistress, but the guitar is my master.
Niccolo Paganini
At a grand evening service in a church, my concerto created such a furor that the worshippers rushed out to keep the crowd outside the church quiet.
Niccolo Paganini
In order to move others, I must be moved.
Niccolo Paganini
