Helen Keller was a remarkable American educator, disability activist and author. She is the most famous DeafBlind person in history. In 1882, Keller was 18 months old and fell ill with an acute illness which caused her to become deaf, blind and mute.

Who is deaf famous?

Ludwig Van Beethoven Who was he: Arguably, Beethoven is the most famous Deaf person on our list. He was a German pianist born in 1770, and is regarded as the Greatest Classical Composer ever. Deafness: Beethoven started to lose his hearing at the age of 26, with a suspected disease called typhus (lead poisoning).

Who was the first deaf person born?

Quintus Pedius c. 44 B.C.: Quintus Pedius is the earliest deaf person in recorded history known by name.

Who is deaf?

Hearing loss and deafness A person who is not able to hear as well as someone with normal hearing – hearing thresholds of 20 dB or better in both ears – is said to have hearing loss. Hearing loss may be mild, moderate, severe, or profound.