Frans Mertens (1908-1993) was a Flemish painter and graphic artist known for his distinctive and expressive works. He studied art history and archaeology at the University of Ghent and developed his artistic talent through a familial environment and influential contacts. Mertens created critical social commentary in his series 'Grotesken' and later explored mystical and mythological themes. He was also an illustrator and wrote art criticism, publishing several monographs and receiving an award for his work on Alfred Ost. He was married to writer Vera Looyens and had three daughters.
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Meaning of the name - Frans
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Place of Birth: Borgerhout
Place of Death: Brasschaat
Educated At: Rijksuniversiteit te Gent
Occupation: painter
Spouses: Vera Looyens
Children: 3 daughters
Awards Received: Provinciale Premie voor Beschouwend Proza (1973)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 23, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 23, 2024 |
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| Sun | 29 Libra 54 | 0 Scorpio 47 | 27 Aquarius 25 |
| Moon | 11 Libra 55 | 23 Cancer 26 | 6 Capricorn 7 |
| Mercury | 10 Scorpio 40 | 15 Scorpio 22 | 16 Aquarius 40 |
| Venus | 17 Virgo 26 | 7 Sagittarius 7 | 9 Aquarius 35 |
| Mars | 8 Libra 40 | 25 Cancer 38 | 25 Sagittarius 4 |
| Jupiter | 7 Virgo 51 | 20 Gemini 59 | 10 Virgo 52 |
| Saturn | 5 Aries 32 | 13 Pisces 4 | 8 Aries 5 |
| Uranus | 13 Capricorn 19 | 26 Taurus 14 | 19 Capricorn 13 |
| Neptune | 17 Cancer 7 | 27 Pisces 39 | 14 Cancer 41 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 42 | 29 Capricorn 39 | 23 Gemini 52 |
| Rahu | 28 Gemini 45 | 5 Aries 9 | 22 Gemini 37 |
| Ketu | 28 Sagittarius 45 | 5 Libra 9 | 22 Sagittarius 37 |
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