Ignaz von Gleichenstein, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetIgnaz von Gleichenstein
German aristocrat and amateur cellist
Date of Birth: 24-May-1778
Place of Birth: Staufen im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date of Death: 03-Aug-1828
Profession: jurist
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Ignaz von Gleichenstein
- Baron Ignaz von Gleichenstein (24 May 1778–3 August 1828) was a German aristocrat and amateur cellist.
- He became a close friend of Ludwig van Beethoven, as well as being one of his most ardent supporters.
- Alongside Countess Marie Erdödy, Gleichenstein played a role in securing Beethoven a lifetime annuity from members of the Austrian high nobility.
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