| 1794 |
The left part of Rhein including Bon was
dominated by France. |
| 1814 |
The French Army retreated to counter the
Prussian Army in Waterloo. |
| 1815 |
After Vienna Congress, Prussia restored the
left part of Rhein. |
| 1818 |
Friedrich Wilhelm University, which is currently
Bon University, was founded. |
| 1825 |
Ferdinand Ries conducted the Ninth Symphony
in Aachen. |
| 1826 |
Karl Brandenstein became the professor of
music for the first time in Germany. |
| 1827 |
Beethoven died. Volunteers in Bon proposed
erecting his monument. |
| 1835 |
The Beethoven Association was founded. The
committee for erecting the monument was set
up. Schlegel became the chairperson. |
| 1838 |
The chairperson Brandenstein unveiled the
fund shortage and solicited contributions. |
| 1840 |
Franz Liszt offered to help raise funds by
European concert tours. |
| 1841 |
They began publicly soliciting drafts and
models of the monument. As a result, 25 works
was gathered. |
| 1845 |
Hahnel's plan was selected. The work was
completed on June 20th in Nuremberg. The
unveiling ceremony was held on August 11th,
which heralded the three-day music festival. |
