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Brion Gysin
British-Canadian painter, writer, sound poet, and performance artist (1916-1986)
Brion Gysin was born on January 19, 1916 in Taplow, United Kingdom and died on July 13, 1986, aged 70.
Born
January 19, 1916
Brion Gysin died aged 70.
Died: July 13, 1986
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Taplow, United Kingdom
- Professions
- novelist, choreographer, new media artist, photographer, painter, poet, draftsperson, musician, writer
- Citizenship
- United States, Canada
More about Brion Gysin
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Birth name
- John Clifford Brian Gysin
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- Gysin, Brion
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Le Delarge
- death certificate
- SNAC
- RKDartists
- Integrated Authority File
- BnF authorities
- The Fine Art Archive Db
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Brion Gysin when they died?
Brion Gysin died aged 70.
When is Brion Gysin’s birthday?
Brion Gysin’s recorded birthday is January 19.
Where was Brion Gysin born?
Brion Gysin was born in Taplow, United Kingdom.
What was Brion Gysin’s name at birth?
Brion Gysin’s recorded birth name is John Clifford Brian Gysin.
When did Brion Gysin die?
Brion Gysin died on July 13, 1986.