THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
M. C. Escher
Dutch graphic artist (1898–1972)
M. C. Escher was born on June 17, 1898 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands and died on March 27, 1972, aged 73.
Born
June 17, 1898
M. C. Escher died aged 73.
Died: March 27, 1972
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Professions
- graphic artist, wood engraver, draftsperson, sculptor, photographer, painter, postage stamp designer, printmaker, designer, illustrator, lithographer, muralist, ceramics designer, visual artist
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
More about M. C. Escher
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Birth name
- Maurits Cornelis Escher
Family
- Father
- George Arnold Escher
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- SNAC
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- museabrugge.be
- Find a Grave
- RKDartists
- Biografisch Portaal
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- The Fine Art Archive Db
- BnF authorities
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was M. C. Escher when they died?
M. C. Escher died aged 73.
When is M. C. Escher’s birthday?
M. C. Escher’s recorded birthday is June 17.
Where was M. C. Escher born?
M. C. Escher was born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
What was M. C. Escher’s name at birth?
M. C. Escher’s recorded birth name is Maurits Cornelis Escher.
When did M. C. Escher die?
M. C. Escher died on March 27, 1972.