Vincent van Gogh is born on 30 March in the small village of Groot-Zundert, Holland to Theodorus van Gogh (1822-1885) and Anna Cornelia née Carbentus (1819-1907).
1857
Vincent's brother, Theo, is born on 1 May.
1862
While still living in Zundert, Vincent attempts his first drawings.
1864
Vincent begins schooling in Zevenbergen and studies French, English and German.
1869
After finishing his schooling, Vincent is apprenticed to Goupil & Cie, art dealers from Paris with a branch established in The Hague by his uncle Vincent (Uncle "Cent").
Vincent makes frequent visits to the museums of The Hague.
1872
Vincent spends a good deal of time with his brother, Theo. They begin a lifelong correspondence which today offers the best means of studying Vincent's opinions, feelings and state of mind.
1873
Vincent is transferred to the London branch of Goupil & Cie.
He visits the museums and galleries and expands his knowled