Facts about Vincent VAN GOGH

Van Gogh became an artist at 27 years old

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Vincent was the oldest of six childreN he had two brothers and three sisters

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Vincent was exceptionally close with his brother Theo

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Vincent was a polyglot and spoke multiple languages, including ENGLISH, French, and Dutch

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Learn more about Vincent at Beyond Van Gogh