Theo Van Gogh

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

Theo Van Gogh was born on May 1, 1857[1], in Zundert[2]. He died on January 25, 1891[3], in Utrecht[4]. He worked as an art dealer[5], painter[6], and art collector[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,705 views/month, #6,376 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Utrecht (Soestbergen) General Cemetery[9], Auvers-Sur-Oise Communal Cemetery[10], tomb of Vincent and Theo van Gogh[11]
  • Father: Theodorus van Gogh[12]
  • Mother: Anna Carbentus van Gogh[13]
  • Spouse: Johanna van Gogh-Bonger[14]
  • Child: Vincent Willem van Gogh[15]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Theo van Gogh (art dealer)[18]
  • Cause of death: syphilis[19]
  • Family name: van Gogh[20]
  • Given name: Theodorus[21]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[23], Dutch[24]
  • Birth name: Theodorus van Gogh[25]
  • Owner of: The Night Café in Arles[26], Alone in the World[27], Enclosed Field with Peasant[28], Weaver[29], Enclosed Field with Ploughman[30]
  • Sibling: Wil van Gogh[31], Vincent van Gogh[32], Cor van Gogh[33], Elisabeth van Gogh[34], Anna Cornelia van Gogh[35]

Why It Matters

Theo Van Gogh has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

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[12]. Theo Van Gogh's mother was Anna Carbentus van Gogh[13].

Who was Theo Van Gogh married to?

Theo Van Gogh's spouses include Johanna van Gogh-Bonger[14].

What did Theo Van Gogh do for work?

Theo Van Gogh worked as an art dealer[5], painter[6], and art collector[7].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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