Bernardus Simon (Ben) Korsten was a Dutch journalist born on May 9, 1916, in Hillegom. He is regarded as the first spin doctor in the Netherlands, which highlights his significant role in shaping public relations and media communication in the country. His career and contributions to journalism have left a lasting impact, marking him as an influential figure in Dutch media history. He passed away on August 27, 1969, in Wassenaar.
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Meaning of the name - Ben
son, child
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Ben Korsten belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hillegom
Place of Death: Wassenaar
Occupation: journalist | politician
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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.Ephemeris for May 9, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 9, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2026 |
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| Sun | 18 Taurus 42 | 19 Taurus 5 | 4 Virgo 3 |
| Moon | 11 Leo 18 | 16 Aquarius 53 | 22 Leo 47 |
| Mercury | 9 Gemini 58 | 13 Taurus 18 | 27 Virgo 58 |
| Venus | 3 Cancer 15 | 18 Gemini 48 | 19 Cancer 13 |
| Mars | 21 Leo 40 | 23 Aries 1 | 22 Libra 6 |
| Jupiter | 20 Aries 19 | 20 Cancer 13 | 5 Taurus 7 |
| Saturn | 13 Cancer 14 | 9 Aries 59 | 26 Cancer 27 |
| Uranus | 19 Aquarius 33 | 0 Gemini 47 | 17 Aquarius 0 |
| Neptune | 0 Leo 6 | 3 Aries 31 | 3 Leo 35 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 47 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 4 Cancer 9 |
| Rahu | 2 Aquarius 52 | 5 Pisces 21 | 27 Capricorn 3 |
| Ketu | 2 Leo 52 | 5 Virgo 21 | 27 Cancer 3 |
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