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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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, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 27, 2024 |
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| Sun | 5 Cancer 36 | 6 Cancer 31 | 27 Libra 54 |
| Moon | 24 Gemini 18 | 20 Pisces 34 | 17 Virgo 36 |
| Mercury | 16 Cancer 27 | 21 Cancer 15 | 12 Scorpio 15 |
| Venus | 18 Cancer 31 | 12 Cancer 50 | 15 Virgo 8 |
| Mars | 23 Cancer 19 | 13 Taurus 36 | 7 Libra 23 |
| Jupiter | 13 Leo 32 | 7 Gemini 29 | 7 Virgo 30 |
| Saturn | 10 Aries 8 | 19 Pisces 20 | 5 Aries 40 |
| Uranus | 15 Capricorn 17 | 25 Taurus 36 | 13 Capricorn 16 |
| Neptune | 14 Cancer 15 | 29 Pisces 55 | 17 Cancer 7 |
| Pluto | 24 Gemini 35 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 25 Gemini 44 |
| Rahu | 5 Cancer 0 | 11 Aries 24 | 28 Gemini 52 |
| Ketu | 5 Capricorn 0 | 11 Libra 24 | 28 Sagittarius 52 |
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