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Vincent van Gogh is born.
In Groot-Zundert, Netherlands -
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Short History of Vincent van Gogh
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Becoming an artist
He decided to move from Brussels and become and artist in the fall of 1890 -
Begins painting Starry Night.
He paints Starry Night, among others, while in mental asylum. -
van Gogh shoots himself.
van Gogh went out into a field to paint, but also carried a loaded pistol. He shot himself in the chest, but did not die instantly. He went back to his home and lived for two more days -
van Gogh dies from self-inflicted gunshot.
