Josef 'Jupp' Merkens was a German cyclist and pacer, born on October 6, 1903, in Cologne. He was active as an amateur cyclist from 1920 to 1927. Merkens transitioned to pacing through his friend Paul Krewer and became a notable figure in Steher racing. After qualifying in 1934, he coached many prominent cyclists, including his brother, Olympic champion Toni Merkens. His achievements include winning the German Championship in 1937 and placing third in the World Championship the same year. He continued to compete and coach until the 1950s.
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Meaning of the name - Josef
God will increase, He will add
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Josef „Jupp“ Merkens belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cologne
Place of Death: Cologne
Educated At: Schrittmacher- und Steherschule in Wuppertal-Elberfeld
Occupation: sport cyclist
Employers: Steherschule in Köln
Awards Received: Deutscher Meister 1937 | Dritter der Weltmeisterschaft 1937 | Deutscher Vize-Meister 1953
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Ephemeris for October 6, 1903
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 6, 2025 |
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| Sun | 12 Libra 0 | 13 Libra 27 | 15 Aquarius 14 |
| Moon | 9 Aries 58 | 3 Aries 43 | 7 Libra 38 |
| Mercury | 6 Libra 9 | 29 Libra 38 | 20 Capricorn 2 |
| Venus | 15 Virgo 48 | 20 Virgo 48 | 7 Capricorn 19 |
| Mars | 9 Sagittarius 43 | 9 Scorpio 36 | 13 Pisces 10 |
| Jupiter | 14 Pisces 57 | 23 Cancer 6 | 24 Pisces 9 |
| Saturn | 3 Aquarius 11 | 27 Pisces 14 | 12 Aquarius 34 |
| Uranus | 22 Sagittarius 6 | 1 Gemini 6 | 28 Sagittarius 28 |
| Neptune | 5 Cancer 57 | 0 Aries 23 | 3 Cancer 32 |
| Pluto | 20 Gemini 40 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 18 Gemini 49 |
| Rahu | 6 Libra 25 | 16 Pisces 45 | 29 Virgo 57 |
| Ketu | 6 Aries 25 | 16 Virgo 45 | 29 Pisces 57 |
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