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How was Felix Mendelssohn related to philosopher Moses Mendelssohn?
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Felix Mendelssohn
German composer Felix Mendelssohn, painting by Wilhelm Hensel.
Felix Mendelssohn was the grandson of the philosopher Moses Mendelssohn. Specifically, Felix was the son of Abraham Mendelssohn, who was Moses Mendelssohn's son.12