Art · 1844–1910
Henri Rousseau — Age & Birthday
Born: 21 May 1844 · Died: 2 September 1910 · Age at death: 66
How old was Henri Rousseau when he died?
Henri Rousseau died aged 66. He was born on 21 May 1844 and died on 2 September 1910.
Self-taught French painter known for his lush jungle scenes
Did you know?Despite his famous depictions of exotic forests, he never actually left France or saw a real jungle.
Henri Julien Félix Rousseau (French:; 21 May 1844 – 2 September 1910) was a French post-Impressionist painter in the Naïve or Primitive manner. He was also known as Le Douanier (the customs officer), a humorous description of his occupation as a toll and tax collector.
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- Age at death
- 66
- Years since death
- 116
- Born
- May 21, 1844 · Laval, France
- Died
- September 2, 1910
- Cause of death
- Gangrene
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Art
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