Josephine von Brunsvik was a Hungarian noblewoman born in 1780. She is best known for her close relationship with the composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who was deeply inspired by her. Their connection is often thought to have influenced some of his most famous works. Josephine was married to Count Joseph von Brunsvik, but her bond with Beethoven remained significant throughout her life. She was a patron of the arts and played a role in the cultural life of her time, contributing to the appreciation of music and literature in the early 19th century.