Belgian surrealist (1898–1967). René Magritte was born on 21 November 1898 in what is now Belgium. René Magritte is remembered as a painter, illustrator and draftsperson, a citizen of Belgium. Notable works include “The Treachery of Images”, “The Mysteries of the Horizon” and “Golconda”.
Before and after
- 16 August 1898Discovery of Phoebe
- from 18 September 1898 to 3 November 1898Fashoda Incident
- 26 September 1898Birth of George Gershwin
- 10 November 1898Wilmington Insurrection of 1898
- 21 November 1898Birth of René Magritte
- 29 November 1898Birth of C. S. Lewis
- 6 December 1898Birth of Gunnar Myrdal
- 10 December 1898Treaty of Paris (1898)
- 24 December 1898Founding of Renault
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