François Durand-Dastès (1931–2021) was a notable French geographer specializing in India. He worked at the University of Paris 7 from 1963 to 1999, contributing significantly to research on climate, water management, and industrialization. An active member of the Groupe Dupont and an editor for various scientific journals, he also highlighted the risks of climate change linked to fossil fuel use as early as 1971. His extensive publications include notable works on Indian geography and water systems.
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Time Zone - Europe/Paris (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Francois
free man
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François Durand-Dastès belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Tarbes
Place of Death: 18th arrondissement of Paris
Educated At: agrégation de géographie
Occupation: geographer
Employers: Université Paris 7 | Université de Paris | Lycée Henri IV de Poitiers
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 28, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 28, 2026 |
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| Sun | 7 Aquarius 37 | 8 Aquarius 34 | 12 Taurus 5 |
| Moon | 24 Taurus 55 | 9 Gemini 16 | 29 Scorpio 18 |
| Mercury | 12 Capricorn 44 | 13 Aquarius 20 | 7 Taurus 7 |
| Venus | 20 Sagittarius 53 | 13 Aquarius 47 | 8 Aries 52 |
| Mars | 6 Leo 37 | 3 Aquarius 59 | 11 Leo 33 |
| Jupiter | 12 Cancer 30 | 17 Cancer 46 | 15 Cancer 3 |
| Saturn | 17 Capricorn 10 | 28 Pisces 13 | 23 Capricorn 31 |
| Uranus | 12 Aries 2 | 27 Taurus 29 | 16 Aries 51 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 7 | 0 Aries 2 | 3 Virgo 2 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 25 | 3 Aquarius 35 | 18 Cancer 53 |
| Rahu | 18 Aries 9 | 10 Pisces 42 | 13 Aries 7 |
| Ketu | 18 Libra 9 | 10 Virgo 42 | 13 Libra 7 |
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