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Was Mendelssohn from a rich family?

  • No, he was from a poor family

  • Yes, very rich

  • Yes, moderately rich

  • His status is unknown

Answer

Mendelssohn was not from a rich family. His father was a banker who had lost his fortune, and the family lived in a modest house in Leipzig. Mendelssohn was able to study music because of the support of his family and friends, but he never had the financial means to live a lavish lifestyle.
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