How tall was Beethoven?

[susanwen]

Only 5'2 according to this, from Classic FM:

http://www.classicfm.com/discover/fa...poser-heights/

[Sorrano]

Only 5'2 according to this, from Classic FM:

http://www.classicfm.com/discover/fa...poser-heights/

That's my height! I could have looked in straight in the eyes (if I were old enough!).

[Fidelio]

According to Peter Davies (Beethoven in person; his deafness, illnesses & death) he was 168.5 cm or 5 feet 6 inches (attributed to Schindler).