Ivan Norbert Wolffers (1948-2022) was a notable Dutch writer, doctor, and professor best known for his critical examination of the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry. Graduating in 1975, he authored a popular daily column on medicines for de Volkskrant. Wolffers aimed to reach a broader audience through his writing, achieving immense success with his book 'Medicijnen', which sold over half a million copies. His work raised awareness on health issues and the influence of pharmaceutical pressures, solidifying his reputation as a prominent figure in Dutch healthcare discussions.
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Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Ivan
God is merciful, the Lord is gracious
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Ivan Wolffers belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Amersfoort
Place of Death: Bilthoven
Cause of Death: prostate cancer
Occupation: physician | writer
Spouses: Marion Bloem
Children: Kaja Wolffers
Employers: de Volkskrant | General Practitioner
Awards Received: Van Walree Prijs
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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.Ephemeris for May 17, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Taurus 26 | 26 Taurus 34 | 11 Leo 0 |
| Moon | 15 Virgo 19 | 5 Gemini 27 | 16 Cancer 43 |
| Mercury | 15 Gemini 19 | 0 Gemini 4 | 1 Leo 47 |
| Venus | 6 Cancer 24 | 28 Gemini 6 | 0 Cancer 12 |
| Mars | 29 Leo 26 | 28 Aries 53 | 10 Libra 15 |
| Jupiter | 27 Sagittarius 16 | 21 Cancer 28 | 19 Sagittarius 14 |
| Saturn | 17 Leo 2 | 10 Aries 47 | 24 Leo 35 |
| Uranus | 24 Gemini 32 | 1 Gemini 14 | 28 Gemini 57 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 31 | 3 Aries 43 | 10 Libra 42 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 39 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 14 Leo 27 |
| Rahu | 13 Taurus 32 | 4 Pisces 56 | 9 Taurus 24 |
| Ketu | 13 Scorpio 32 | 4 Virgo 56 | 9 Scorpio 24 |
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