Theo van Gogh

Dutch film director (1957–2004)
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Theo van Gogh

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 (4,031 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 died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Theo van Gogh was born on July 23, 1957[3].
  • Theo van Gogh was born on July 23, 1952[12].
  • Theo van Gogh died on November 2, 2004[5].
  • Theo van Gogh's father was Johan van Gogh[13].
  • Theo van Gogh's mother was Anneke van Gogh[14].
  • A child of Theo van Gogh was Lieuwe van Gogh[15].
  • Theo van Gogh held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[16].
  • Dutch was Theo van Gogh's native language[17].
  • 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[18].
  • Theo van Gogh was educated at University of Amsterdam[19].
  • Theo van Gogh's education included a stint at Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Theo van Gogh is Submission[21].
  • Theo van Gogh received the Golden Calf for Best Director[22].
  • Theo van Gogh received the Golden Calf for Best Television Drama[23].
  • Theo van Gogh received the Golden Calf for Best Television Drama[24].
  • Theo van Gogh received the Golden Calf Special Jury Prize[25].
  • Theo van Gogh's religion is recorded as atheism[26].
  • Theo van Gogh is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Theo van Gogh's place of birth was The Hague[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 23, 1957[3] and July 23, 1952[12]. His father was Johan van Gogh[13]. His mother was Anneke van Gogh[14]. Dutch was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at University of Amsterdam[19], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1632[30], headquartered in Amsterdam[31] and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam[20], a school[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1920[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[6], program maker[7], columnist[8], film director[9], actor[10], and film producer[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Theo van Gogh is Submission[21]. Things named for him include assassination of him[35], a fusillade[36], in Netherlands[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Calf for Best Director[22], a class of award[38]; Golden Calf for Best Television Drama[23], a class of award[39]; and Golden Calf Special Jury Prize[25], a class of award[40].

Personal Life

A child of Theo van Gogh was Lieuwe van Gogh[15]. His religion is recorded as atheism[26].

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[41] and stab wound[42].

Why It Matters

Theo van Gogh ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,031 views/month, #6,559 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include assassination of him[35], a fusillade[36], in Netherlands[37].

FAQs

Where was Theo van Gogh born?

Born in The Hague[2], Theo van Gogh…

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[13]. Theo van Gogh's mother was Anneke van Gogh[14].

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[19] and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam[20].

What awards did Theo van Gogh receive?

Honors received include Golden Calf for Best Director[22], Golden Calf for Best Television Drama[23], Golden Calf for Best Television Drama[24], and Golden Calf Special Jury Prize[25].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The astonishing life of Johan van Gogh: Vincent's great-nephew dies aged 96. wikidata.org.
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  15. [10] . theaterencyclopedie.nl. theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [41] . news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [42] . news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . TheaterEncyclopedie. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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