Erik Gunnar Wikén was a Swedish classical philologist and genealogist, born on October 17, 1905, in Jönköping. He earned his doctorate in classical antiquities from Lund University in 1937, specializing in early Greek-Italian contacts. He taught at various institutions from 1937 until his retirement in 1970. Post-retirement, he focused on emigration research, compiling a list of Swedes who emigrated to the USA between 1820 and 1850. His contributions to Latin education in biology and recognition as a Knight of the Order of the Polar Star highlight his remarkable career.
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Meaning of the name - Erik
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Place of Birth: Jönköping
Place of Death: Uppsala
Educated At: Lund University
Occupation: Classical philologist | Genealogist
Spouses: Gunnel Romdahl
Children: 3 daughters
Employers: Lundsbergs skola | Uppsala enskilda läroverk | Gävle högre allmänna läroverk
Awards Received: Knight of the Order of the Polar Star
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Libra 39 | 24 Libra 34 | 25 Aquarius 7 |
| Moon | 10 Gemini 2 | 11 Virgo 53 | 5 Scorpio 33 |
| Mercury | 27 Libra 21 | 15 Scorpio 46 | 20 Aquarius 18 |
| Venus | 25 Virgo 0 | 4 Libra 45 | 25 Aquarius 12 |
| Mars | 6 Capricorn 50 | 17 Scorpio 23 | 7 Aries 18 |
| Jupiter | 5 Gemini 23 | 24 Cancer 10 | 27 Taurus 9 |
| Saturn | 26 Aquarius 51 | 26 Pisces 28 | 4 Pisces 36 |
| Uranus | 0 Capricorn 48 | 0 Gemini 47 | 7 Capricorn 5 |
| Neptune | 10 Cancer 25 | 0 Aries 6 | 7 Cancer 54 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 38 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 20 Gemini 47 |
| Rahu | 27 Leo 7 | 16 Pisces 9 | 20 Leo 45 |
| Ketu | 27 Aquarius 7 | 16 Virgo 9 | 20 Aquarius 45 |
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