Vincent Van Gogh's life By Scottsou Mar 30, 1853 Birth Vincent Van Gogh was born in Netherlands. Period: Mar 30, 1853 to Jul 27, 1890 Vincent Van Gogh's life Apr 1, 1868 Quitted School He quitted school to work. Dec 6, 1870 Van Gogh was employed by the Hague gallery May 7, 1873 Van Gogh moved to London May 7, 1875 Van Gogh moved to Paris Aug 12, 1880 Began to learn the skills to become an artist Oct 9, 1889 When he completed the " The starry night " Jul 27, 1890 death