Alfred van Sprang Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Alfred van Sprang was a Dutch journalist known for his significant contributions to various media outlets. He began his career at Het Vaderland and later became a correspondent for several U.S. publications. After the Nazi invasion, he moved to the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and worked with Java-bode and Dutch radio. Van Sprang was imprisoned in a Japanese concentration camp during World War II. His notable reports included coverage of global conflicts such as the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. He faced personal challenges, including imprisonment and discrimination, which colored his life.

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Meaning of the name - Alfred

wise counselor, elf counsel

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April 27, 1917 Facts

Generation Group

Alfred van Sprang belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Middelburg

Place of Death: The Hague

Cause of Death: heart failure

Occupation: journalist | photographer

Employers: Het Vaderland | United Press Association | Java-bode | Nederlands Indische Radio Omroep Maatschappij | NCRV | De Spiegel

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.