THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Marcel Duchamp
French painter, sculptor, and chess player (1887–1968)
Marcel Duchamp was born on July 28, 1887 in Blainville-Crevon and died on October 2, 1968, aged 81.
Born
July 28, 1887
Marcel Duchamp died aged 81.
Died: October 2, 1968
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Blainville-Crevon
- Professions
- chess player, architectural drafter, painter, philosopher, poet, visual artist, photographer, librarian, actor, assemblage artist, artist, printmaker, designer, non-fiction writer, graphic artist, readymade artist, film director, sculptor
- Citizenship
- France, United States
More about Marcel Duchamp
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Birth name
- Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp
Family
- Sibling
- Jacques Villon
- Sibling
- Raymond Duchamp-Villon
- Partner
- Maria Martins
- Sibling
- Suzanne Duchamp
All birth date sources
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- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- RKDartists
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- Roglo
- Benezit Dictionary of Artists
- The Fine Art Archive
- SNAC
- Le Delarge
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- BnF authorities
- Nationalencyklopedin
- GeneaStar
- Integrated Authority File
- Duchamp, (Henri-Robert-)Marcel
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Find a Grave
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Marcel Duchamp when they died?
Marcel Duchamp died aged 81.
When is Marcel Duchamp’s birthday?
Marcel Duchamp’s recorded birthday is July 28.
Where was Marcel Duchamp born?
Marcel Duchamp was born in Blainville-Crevon.
What was Marcel Duchamp’s name at birth?
Marcel Duchamp’s recorded birth name is Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp.
When did Marcel Duchamp die?
Marcel Duchamp died on October 2, 1968.