Frans Mertens (1908-1993) was a Flemish painter and graphic artist known for his distinctive and expressive works. He studied art history and archaeology at the University of Ghent and developed his artistic talent through a familial environment and influential contacts. Mertens created critical social commentary in his series 'Grotesken' and later explored mystical and mythological themes. He was also an illustrator and wrote art criticism, publishing several monographs and receiving an award for his work on Alfred Ost. He was married to writer Vera Looyens and had three daughters.
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Meaning of the name - Frans
Frenchman
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Frans Mertens belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Borgerhout
Place of Death: Brasschaat
Educated At: Rijksuniversiteit te Gent
Occupation: painter
Spouses: Vera Looyens
Children: 3 daughters
Awards Received: Provinciale Premie voor Beschouwend Proza (1973)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 23, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Libra 54 | 0 Scorpio 32 | 28 Aquarius 25 |
| Moon | 11 Libra 55 | 24 Scorpio 27 | 20 Capricorn 18 |
| Mercury | 10 Scorpio 40 | 23 Scorpio 30 | 15 Aquarius 49 |
| Venus | 17 Virgo 26 | 12 Libra 13 | 10 Aquarius 50 |
| Mars | 8 Libra 40 | 21 Scorpio 36 | 25 Sagittarius 44 |
| Jupiter | 7 Virgo 51 | 24 Cancer 35 | 10 Virgo 45 |
| Saturn | 5 Aries 32 | 26 Pisces 7 | 8 Aries 11 |
| Uranus | 13 Capricorn 19 | 0 Gemini 35 | 19 Capricorn 16 |
| Neptune | 17 Cancer 7 | 29 Pisces 57 | 14 Cancer 40 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 42 | 1 Aquarius 23 | 23 Gemini 52 |
| Rahu | 28 Gemini 45 | 15 Pisces 50 | 22 Gemini 34 |
| Ketu | 28 Sagittarius 45 | 15 Virgo 50 | 22 Sagittarius 34 |
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