Ben Sijes was a Dutch historian and professor born in Amsterdam on January 12, 1908. He was an important figure in the Dutch National Institute for War Documentation, contributing to historical research for decades. His notable publications focused on significant topics such as the February Strike, forced labor of Dutch citizens in Nazi Germany, and the persecution of gypsies in the Netherlands during World War II. Sijes's work is recognized for its in-depth analysis and commitment to documenting the impact of war and oppression on society.
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Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (0:19 E)
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Meaning of the name - Ben
son, child
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Ben Sijes belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Amsterdam
Place of Death: Amsterdam
Cause of Death: cancer
Occupation: university teacher | historian | writer
Employers: University of Amsterdam | Leiden University
Awards Received: Henriëtte Roland Holst Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 20 Capricorn 54 | 22 Capricorn 16 | 18 Taurus 26 |
| Moon | 13 Taurus 42 | 12 Scorpio 13 | 29 Leo 20 |
| Mercury | 19 Capricorn 39 | 16 Capricorn 35 | 20 Taurus 31 |
| Venus | 20 Aquarius 1 | 23 Capricorn 40 | 3 Cancer 16 |
| Mars | 0 Aries 53 | 21 Capricorn 32 | 21 Gemini 26 |
| Jupiter | 10 Leo 34 | 19 Cancer 50 | 5 Leo 43 |
| Saturn | 23 Pisces 9 | 26 Pisces 50 | 6 Aries 25 |
| Uranus | 13 Capricorn 16 | 27 Taurus 41 | 16 Capricorn 44 |
| Neptune | 13 Cancer 17 | 29 Pisces 40 | 12 Cancer 40 |
| Pluto | 23 Gemini 17 | 3 Aquarius 4 | 23 Gemini 27 |
| Rahu | 13 Cancer 52 | 11 Pisces 33 | 7 Cancer 37 |
| Ketu | 13 Capricorn 52 | 11 Virgo 33 | 7 Capricorn 37 |
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