What social class was Mendelssohn born into?
Poor family
Royalty
Middle class
Wealthy merchants
Answer
Felix Mendelssohn was born into a poor family. His father was a bank clerk and his mother was a pianist. They were able to give Felix a good education, but he did not come from a wealthy background. Mendelssohn was a talented musician and he began composing at a young age. He went on to become one of the most important composers of the Romantic period.
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