Theo van Gogh

Dutch film director (1957–2004)
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Summary

Theo van Gogh is a human[1]. Born in The Hague[2], he… he was born on July 23, 1957[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on November 2, 2004[5]. He worked as a television presenter[6], program maker[7], columnist[8], film director[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,549 views/month, #6,559 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Theo van Gogh's place of birth was The Hague[2].
  • Theo van Gogh's place of birth was Wassenaar[12].
  • Theo van Gogh died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Theo van Gogh was born on July 23, 1957[3].
  • Theo van Gogh was born on July 23, 1952[13].
  • Theo van Gogh died on November 2, 2004[5].
  • Theo van Gogh's father was Johan van Gogh[14].
  • Theo van Gogh's mother was Anneke van Gogh[15].
  • A child of Theo van Gogh was Lieuwe van Gogh[16].
  • Theo van Gogh held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[17].
  • Dutch was Theo van Gogh's native language[18].
  • Theo van Gogh worked as a television presenter[6].
  • Theo van Gogh's professions included program maker[7].
  • Theo van Gogh worked as a columnist[8].
  • Theo van Gogh's professions included film director[9].
  • Theo van Gogh's professions included actor[10].
  • Theo van Gogh's professions included film producer[19].
  • Theo van Gogh was educated at University of Amsterdam[20].
  • Theo van Gogh's education included a stint at Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Theo van Gogh is Submission[22].
  • Theo van Gogh received the Golden Calf for Best Director[23].
  • Theo van Gogh received the Golden Calf for Best Television Drama[24].
  • Theo van Gogh received the Golden Calf for Best Television Drama[25].
  • Theo van Gogh received the Golden Calf Special Jury Prize[26].
  • Theo van Gogh's religion is recorded as atheism[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include The Hague[2], a municipality of the Netherlands[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1201[30] and Wassenaar[12], a municipality of the Netherlands[31], in Netherlands[32]. Recorded date of birth include July 23, 1957[3] and July 23, 1952[13]. Theo van Gogh's father was Johan van Gogh[14]. His mother was Anneke van Gogh[15]. Dutch was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at University of Amsterdam[20], a university[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1632[35], headquartered in Amsterdam[36] and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam[21], a school[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1920[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[6], program maker[7], columnist[8], film director[9], actor[10], and film producer[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Theo van Gogh is Submission[22]. Things named for him include assassination of him[40], a fusillade[41], in Netherlands[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Calf for Best Director[23], a class of award[43]; Golden Calf for Best Television Drama[24], a class of award[44]; and Golden Calf Special Jury Prize[26], a class of award[45].

Personal Life

A child of Theo van Gogh was Lieuwe van Gogh[16]. His religion is recorded as atheism[27].

Death and Burial

Theo van Gogh died on November 2, 2004[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. Recorded cause of death include gunshot wound[46] and stab wound[47].

Why It Matters

Theo van Gogh ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,549 views/month, #6,559 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include assassination of him[40], a fusillade[41], in Netherlands[42].

FAQs

Where was Theo van Gogh born?

Born in The Hague[2].

Where did Theo van Gogh die?

Theo van Gogh passed away in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Theo van Gogh's parents?

Theo van Gogh's father was Johan van Gogh[14]. Theo van Gogh's mother was Anneke van Gogh[15].

What did Theo van Gogh do for work?

Theo van Gogh worked as television presenter[6], program maker[7], columnist[8], film director[9], and actor[10].

Where did Theo van Gogh go to school?

Theo van Gogh was educated at University of Amsterdam[20] and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam[21].

What awards did Theo van Gogh receive?

Honors received include Golden Calf for Best Director[23], Golden Calf for Best Television Drama[24], Golden Calf for Best Television Drama[25], and Golden Calf Special Jury Prize[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . TheaterEncyclopedie. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . The astonishing life of Johan van Gogh: Vincent's great-nephew dies aged 96. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . Observatory of Killed Journalists. wikidata.org.
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  15. [10] ↑ . theaterencyclopedie.nl. theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [46] ↑ . news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [47] ↑ . news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] ↑ . TheaterEncyclopedie. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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