João Guimarães Rosa (June 27, 1908 – November 19, 1967) was a Brazilian novelist, regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian writers of the 20th century. He is best known for his novel Grande Sertão: Veredas, translated as The Devil to Pay in the Backlands. This work is often considered the Brazilian equivalent of James Joyce's Ulysses, showcasing Rosa's innovative narrative style and complex themes. His contributions to literature have influenced generations of writers and have cemented his place in Brazilian literary history.
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Meaning of the name - Guimarães
The name Guimarães is believed to have originated from the Germanic word 'Wimmer,' meaning 'famous' or 'renowned.' It is also associated with the city of Guimarães in Portugal, known as the 'Cradle of Portugal' for its historical significance in the foundation of the Portuguese nation.
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Guimarães Rosa belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cordisburgo
Place of Death: Rio de Janeiro
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Colégio Arnaldo | Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais | Federal University of Minas Gerais
Occupation: prose writer | novelist | Esperantist | physician writer | diplomat | poet | physician | writer
Spouses: Aracy de Carvalho
Awards Received: Ordem do Mérito Cultural | Prêmio Machado de Assis
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 27, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 27, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Cancer 36 | 6 Cancer 18 | 28 Libra 54 |
| Moon | 24 Gemini 18 | 6 Leo 16 | 29 Virgo 40 |
| Mercury | 16 Cancer 27 | 1 Leo 10 | 11 Scorpio 32 |
| Venus | 18 Cancer 31 | 22 Taurus 25 | 16 Virgo 17 |
| Mars | 23 Cancer 19 | 5 Virgo 52 | 8 Libra 2 |
| Jupiter | 13 Leo 32 | 4 Cancer 4 | 7 Virgo 41 |
| Saturn | 10 Aries 8 | 1 Aries 37 | 5 Aries 36 |
| Uranus | 15 Capricorn 17 | 29 Taurus 34 | 13 Capricorn 18 |
| Neptune | 14 Cancer 15 | 2 Aries 9 | 17 Cancer 7 |
| Pluto | 24 Gemini 35 | 3 Aquarius 12 | 25 Gemini 43 |
| Rahu | 5 Cancer 0 | 22 Pisces 5 | 28 Gemini 49 |
| Ketu | 5 Capricorn 0 | 22 Virgo 5 | 28 Sagittarius 49 |
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