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Shooting
- When
- 27 July 1890
- Where
- Auvers-sur-Oise
Van Gogh shot himself in the chest with a revolver on 27 July 1890, aged 37, due to a depressive episode.
On 27 July 1890, Vincent van Gogh shot himself in the chest with a revolver. This act occurred during a depressive episode, marking the beginning of his final two days at the Auberge Ravoux.
Sources
- Vincent van Gogh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
- Death of Vincent van Gogh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22
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