Vincent Willem van Gogh (art collector)
Vincent Willem van Gogh | |
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Van Gogh in 1968 | |
| Born | 31 January 1890 |
| Died | 28 January 1978 (aged 87) Laren, North Holland, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Education | Mechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, management consultant, art collector, philanthropist |
| Known for | Founding the Van Gogh Museum |
| Spouse | Josina Wibaut (m. 1915) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Theo van Gogh, Johanna van Gogh-Bonger |
| Relatives | Vincent van Gogh (uncle) |
Vincent Willem van Gogh (31 January 1890 – 28 January 1978) was a Dutch engineer, management consultant, art collector, and philanthropist, best known as the nephew of the renowned Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. He played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting his uncle’s legacy by founding the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, which houses the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s artworks.