Who was the french romantic composer that lost his hearing?

The French Romantic composer who lost his hearing is Hector Berlioz. He lived from 1803 to 1869. Berlioz is considered one of the most important composers of the Romantic period and was particularly noted for his orchestration, use of unconventional musical forms, and his exploration of emotions. One of his well-known compositions is the 'Symphonie Fantastique," in which he expressed his unrequited love for an actress with the aid of opium which left him profoundly deaf in one ear. Despite this hearing loss, Berlioz continued to compose and make significant contributions to Western music.