Ludwig Van Beethoven
Ludwig Van Beethoven is one of the most celebrated composers of all time having created many works of music including nine symphonies during the classical and romantic era. Considered a musical genius, Beethoven was creative despite his manic depression and possible bipolar disorder. After he became deaf, one would think that he would give up all hope in continuing to create music, but in the contrary he created some of his most well-known works. It is thought that his possible bipolar disorder helped him to carry on and his manic depression helped enhance his creativity.