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About René Magritte
René Magritte was a Belgian painter.
His Highlights/Legacy
He was a surrealist and he is regarded as one of the major figures of this cultural movement. Pop artists Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns were heavily influenced by his work. Through the years, he has become a pop culture icon.
The Magritte Museum in Brussels is dedicated to his work.
His Personal Life
He was born in Brussels in 1898. He was an agnostic. He died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 68.
Fun Facts
Academy Award winning actress Ellen Burstyn once said that in the 1998 documentary "The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist", the poster shot for the film was inspired by his "L'Empire des Lumières"!
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F.A.Q. about René Magritte
When is his birthday?
René Magritte's birthday is on November 21, 1898.
In how many days is his birthday?
René's birthday is in 286 days
How old was René when he died?
He was 68 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 15, 1967.
How old would he be today?
René Magritte would be 124 years old if he was alive today.
Where was René from?
He was born in Lessines, Belgium.