Preben von Magnus was a Danish virologist born on February 25, 1912, in Copenhagen and passed away on August 9, 1973. He is renowned for his research in influenza, polio vaccination, and monkeypox. He demonstrated the 'Von Magnus phenomenon' and co-led Denmark's first polio vaccination program with his wife, Herdis von Magnus, in the 1950s. In 1958, he confirmed the identity of the monkeypox virus and described its occurrence in laboratory macaques. He was also appointed director of the Statens Serum Institut and represented Denmark at the 1959 Pugwash Conference.
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Meaning of the name - Preben
A name of Old Norse origin, the meaning of Preben is uncertain. Some sources suggest it may be derived from the word 'preben', which means 'prayer' or 'petition'.
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Preben Christian Alexander von Magnus belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Copenhagen
Place of Death: Copenhagen
Educated At: Gammel Hellerup Gymnasium | University of Copenhagen
Occupation: virologist
Spouses: Herdis von Magnus
Employers: Statens Serum Institut
Awards Received: Knight of the Order of Dannebrog (1965)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 25, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 25, 2024 |
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| Sun | 5 Pisces 29 | 6 Pisces 20 | 24 Gemini 54 |
| Moon | 1 Gemini 6 | 16 Virgo 25 | 11 Cancer 38 |
| Mercury | 0 Pisces 20 | 3 Pisces 53 | 23 Gemini 36 |
| Venus | 2 Aquarius 13 | 10 Aquarius 52 | 19 Gemini 30 |
| Mars | 9 Gemini 59 | 9 Aquarius 24 | 11 Leo 21 |
| Jupiter | 13 Sagittarius 12 | 10 Taurus 32 | 8 Sagittarius 21 |
| Saturn | 15 Taurus 24 | 9 Pisces 19 | 28 Taurus 14 |
| Uranus | 1 Aquarius 23 | 19 Taurus 29 | 2 Aquarius 50 |
| Neptune | 21 Cancer 20 | 26 Pisces 34 | 22 Cancer 26 |
| Pluto | 26 Gemini 59 | 1 Aquarius 5 | 28 Gemini 24 |
| Rahu | 24 Aries 10 | 17 Aries 56 | 18 Aries 14 |
| Ketu | 24 Libra 10 | 17 Libra 56 | 18 Libra 14 |
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