François J. Castaing (1945–2023) was a prominent French automotive executive known for his significant contributions to several leading automotive companies, including Renault, American Motors, and Chrysler. An engineering graduate from the École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers in Paris, Castaing began his career in Europe with Gordini and Renault before advancing to a prominent role as vice president for Product Engineering and Development at American Motors Corporation (AMC). His leadership and expertise helped shape automotive engineering during his tenure.
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Time Zone - Europe/Paris (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Francois
free man
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François Castaing belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Marseille
Place of Death: Arizona
Educated At: Arts et Métiers ParisTech
Occupation: car designer | engineer
Employers: American Motors Corporation | Chrysler | Renault S.A.
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Pisces 29 | 28 Pisces 6 | 15 Gemini 22 |
| Moon | 27 Taurus 32 | 13 Scorpio 24 | 24 Aries 15 |
| Mercury | 13 Aries 12 | 8 Aries 54 | 4 Gemini 3 |
| Venus | 2 Taurus 38 | 5 Aries 30 | 1 Taurus 9 |
| Mars | 24 Aquarius 49 | 19 Cancer 47 | 26 Aries 16 |
| Jupiter | 21 Virgo 43 | 14 Gemini 4 | 18 Virgo 7 |
| Saturn | 4 Cancer 21 | 22 Pisces 46 | 10 Cancer 52 |
| Uranus | 9 Gemini 31 | 24 Taurus 12 | 13 Gemini 22 |
| Neptune | 5 Libra 17 | 29 Pisces 32 | 3 Libra 40 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 8 | 3 Aquarius 18 | 8 Leo 22 |
| Rahu | 14 Cancer 45 | 27 Pisces 26 | 10 Cancer 31 |
| Ketu | 14 Capricorn 45 | 27 Virgo 26 | 10 Capricorn 31 |
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