Theo Van Gogh (film Director), Theo Van Gogh
Theo (or Theodore or Theodorus) van Gogh is the name of: *Theo van Gogh (art dealer) (1857–1891), brother of the painter Vincent van Gogh *Theo van Gogh (film director) Theodoor van Gogh (; 23 July 1957 – 2 November 2004) was a Dutch film director. He directed ''Submission (2004 film), Submission: Part 1'', a short film written by Somali writer and politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali, which criticised the treatment ...

Theo Van Gogh (art Dealer)
Theodorus van GoghNaifeh, Steven and Gregory White Smith. Van Gogh: the Life, p.23 New York: Random House (2011); (; 1 May 1857 – 25 January 1891) was a Dutch art dealer, the younger brother of Vincent van Gogh. Theo's unfailing financial and emotional support allowed his brother to devote himself entirely to painting. Theo died at the age of 33, six months after his brother died at the age of 37. At his death Theo owned practically all of his brother's artwork. Theo's widow Jo van Gogh-Bonger worked tirelessly to promote the work of Vincent and keep alive the memory of her husband. Theo made a significant impact on the art world as an art dealer, playing a crucial role in the introduction of contemporary Dutch and French art to the public. His widow was able to draw on the connections that Theo made to promote Vincent's work. In 1914, she reburied Theo's remains next to his brother Vincent's. Early life Theodorus "Theo" van Gogh was born on 1 May 1857 in the village of ...
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