Bert Leysen Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Bert Leysen (1920-1959) was the first television program director of N.I.R. (now VRT) from 1953 to 1959. He studied Germanic Philology at the Catholic University of Leuven and worked as a radio reporter. He played a significant role in establishing television in Belgium, launching its first programming. Leysen aimed to introduce his audience to the world outside Belgium and co-founded Eurovisie. His tragic death in a car accident deeply affected Flanders, and he is remembered for his contributions to television and media in Belgium.

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Meaning of the name - Bert

bright, famous

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June 8, 1920 Facts

Generation Group

Bert Leysen belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Balen

Place of Death: Leuven

Cause of Death: Traffic accident

Educated At: Catholic University of Leuven

Occupation: journalist

Spouses: Unknown

Children: 9, including Johan Leysen | Frie Leysen

Employers: N.I.R. (now VRT) | BBC | Omroep Limburg

Awards Received: Bert-Leysen-Prijs

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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.