Jean-Dominique Bauby was a French writer and editor of the fashion magazine Elle. Born on April 23, 1952, he led a successful career in journalism until a severe stroke left him with locked-in syndrome. Despite his condition, he authored the poignant memoir 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly', which reflects on his life and experiences. He lived until March 9, 1997, leaving a legacy that inspires many. His unique perspective on life is celebrated in literature and film.
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April 23, 1952 Facts
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Jean-Dominique Bauby belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: 14th arrondissement of Paris
Place of Death: Garches
Cause of Death: pneumonia
Educated At: Lycée Condorcet
Occupation: journalist | editor-in-chief
Spouses: Florence Ben Sadoun
Children: Théophile | Céleste
Employers: Le Quotidien de Paris | Le Matin de Paris | Combat | Paris Match | Elle
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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 April 23, 1952
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 23, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 23, 2026 |
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| Sun | 3 Taurus 28 | 3 Taurus 33 | 14 Cancer 32 |
| Moon | 25 Aries 51 | 28 Cancer 31 | 3 Capricorn 0 |
| Mercury | 9 Aries 34 | 13 Aries 8 | 9 Leo 16 |
| Venus | 16 Aries 54 | 29 Taurus 27 | 17 Cancer 47 |
| Mars | 13 Scorpio 11 | 10 Aries 46 | 5 Scorpio 23 |
| Jupiter | 28 Aries 37 | 17 Cancer 58 | 14 Taurus 36 |
| Saturn | 10 Libra 33 | 8 Aries 12 | 9 Libra 17 |
| Uranus | 10 Cancer 31 | 29 Taurus 53 | 14 Cancer 16 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 58 | 3 Aries 1 | 18 Libra 56 |
| Pluto | 19 Leo 6 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 20 Leo 3 |
| Rahu | 27 Aquarius 26 | 6 Pisces 11 | 23 Aquarius 30 |
| Ketu | 27 Leo 26 | 6 Virgo 11 | 23 Leo 30 |
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