Marcel Hoste Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Marcel Hoste, also known as M.A.J. Hoste, was a multifaceted artist from Ghent, born on April 12, 1912. He was a painter, writer, photographer, puppeteer, and gained fame primarily as a mime artist. Hoste was educated at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent. He initially focused on religious and daily life themes in his artwork, later shifting to folk subjects like fairs and puppetry. In 1952, he founded the Sabbattini Pantomime Theatre in Ghent, which gained international recognition, attracting renowned mime artists. Hoste also established a mime school, influencing the artistic landscape of Flanders.

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Meaning of the name - Marcel

Mars, the Roman god of war; warrior; defender

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April 12, 1912 Facts

Generation Group

Marcel Hoste belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Gent

Educated At: Gentse Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten

Occupation: artist

Employers: Sabbattini-Pantomimetheater

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Astrology Analysis

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