Hendrik Jacob (Jaap) van den Herik is a Dutch computer scientist, born on October 8, 1947, in Rotterdam. He is a professor at the University of Leiden and has made significant contributions to the fields of computer chess and artificial intelligence. His work is recognized in the academic community, emphasizing the advancement of technology in gaming and intelligent systems. Van den Herik's expertise bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the realm of computing.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 334 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Jaap
The name Jaap is a Dutch diminutive of the name Jacob, which means 'supplanter' or 'he who holds by the heel'.
Read Full Jaap Name AnalysisOctober 8, 1947 Facts
Generation Group
Jaap van den Herik belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Rotterdam
Educated At: Free University of Amsterdam | Delft University of Technology
Occupation: artificial intelligence researcher | university teacher | computer scientist
Employers: Tilburg University | Maastricht University | Free University of Amsterdam | Leiden University
Awards Received: Officer of the order Orange-Nassau
Astrology Analysis
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 October 8, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Libra 19 | 15 Libra 25 | 2 Capricorn 49 |
| Moon | 27 Cancer 42 | 3 Taurus 26 | 0 Gemini 11 |
| Mercury | 8 Scorpio 39 | 2 Scorpio 38 | 27 Sagittarius 38 |
| Venus | 23 Libra 38 | 23 Virgo 16 | 0 Aquarius 49 |
| Mars | 4 Leo 12 | 10 Scorpio 58 | 6 Virgo 25 |
| Jupiter | 26 Scorpio 47 | 23 Cancer 19 | 13 Sagittarius 38 |
| Saturn | 20 Leo 17 | 27 Pisces 5 | 22 Leo 46 |
| Uranus | 26 Gemini 10 | 1 Gemini 3 | 23 Gemini 47 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 41 | 0 Aries 20 | 12 Libra 52 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 35 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 14 Leo 36 |
| Rahu | 25 Taurus 17 | 16 Pisces 38 | 21 Taurus 10 |
| Ketu | 25 Scorpio 17 | 16 Virgo 38 | 21 Scorpio 10 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Jaap van den Herik's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025
