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Theo van Doesburg

Born on August 30, 1883

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Theo van Doesburg (Dutch:; born Christian Emil Marie Küpper; 30 August 1883 – 7 March 1931) was a Dutch painter, writer, poet, and architect. He is best known as the founder and leader of De Stijl.

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