Theo Van Gogh

Dutch art dealer (1857–1891)
Person human Q317188
Theo Van Gogh
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Theo Van Gogh

Summary

Theo Van Gogh is a human[1]. Born in Zundert[2], he… he was born on May 1, 1857[3]. He passed away in Utrecht[4]. He died on January 25, 1891[5]. He worked as an art dealer[6], painter[7], and art collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,400 views/month, #6,376 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Zundert[2], Theo Van Gogh…
  • Theo Van Gogh passed away in Utrecht[4].
  • Theo Van Gogh was born on May 1, 1857[3].
  • Theo Van Gogh died on January 25, 1891[5].
  • Theo Van Gogh is buried at Utrecht (Soestbergen) General Cemetery[10].
  • Burial took place at Auvers-Sur-Oise Communal Cemetery[11].
  • Theo Van Gogh is buried at tomb of Vincent and Theo van Gogh[12].
  • Theo Van Gogh's father was Theodorus van Gogh[13].
  • Theo Van Gogh's mother was Anna Carbentus van Gogh[14].
  • Among Theo Van Gogh's spouses was Johanna van Gogh-Bonger[15].
  • A child of Theo Van Gogh was Vincent Willem van Gogh[16].
  • Theo Van Gogh held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[17].
  • Theo Van Gogh's professions included art dealer[6].
  • Theo Van Gogh worked as a painter[7].
  • Theo Van Gogh's professions included art collector[8].
  • Theo Van Gogh is recorded as male[18].
  • Theo Van Gogh's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Theo Van Gogh's Commons category is recorded as Theo van Gogh (art dealer)[20].
  • The cause of death was syphilis[21].
  • Theo Van Gogh's family name is recorded as van Gogh[22].
  • Theo Van Gogh's given name is recorded as Theodorus[23].
  • Theo Van Gogh's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Theo Van Gogh's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Theo Van Gogh's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[26].
  • Theo Van Gogh's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'nl', 'text': 'Theodorus van Gogh'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zundert[2], Theo Van Gogh… he was born on May 1, 1857[3]. His father was Theodorus van Gogh[13]. His mother was Anna Carbentus van Gogh[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art dealer[6], painter[7], and art collector[8].

Personal Life

Among Theo Van Gogh's spouses was Johanna van Gogh-Bonger[15]. A child of him was Vincent Willem van Gogh[16].

Death and Burial

Theo Van Gogh died on January 25, 1891[5]. He passed away in Utrecht[4]. The cause of death was syphilis[21]. Recorded place of burial include Utrecht (Soestbergen) General Cemetery[10], Auvers-Sur-Oise Communal Cemetery[11], and tomb of Vincent and Theo van Gogh[12].

Why It Matters

Theo Van Gogh ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,400 views/month, #6,376 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Theo Van Gogh born?

Theo Van Gogh was born in Zundert[2].

Where did Theo Van Gogh die?

Theo Van Gogh died in Utrecht[4].

Who were Theo Van Gogh's parents?

Theo Van Gogh's father was Theodorus van Gogh[13]. Theo Van Gogh's mother was Anna Carbentus van Gogh[14].

Who was Theo Van Gogh married to?

Theo Van Gogh's spouses include Johanna van Gogh-Bonger[15].

What did Theo Van Gogh do for work?

Theo Van Gogh worked as art dealer[6], painter[7], and art collector[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Find a Grave. findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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