Lothar Mertens was a German opinion journalist and university professor, born on January 2, 1959, in Leverkusen, Germany, and passed away on December 4, 2006, in Berlin, Germany. He contributed significantly to the field of journalism and academia, influencing public discourse through his writings and teachings. His work engaged with various contemporary issues, showcasing a commitment to thoughtful analysis and critique.
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Meaning of the name - Lothar
famous warrior, illustrious in battle
Read Full Lothar Name AnalysisJanuary 2, 1959 Facts
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Lothar Mertens belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Leverkusen
Place of Death: Berlin
Occupation: historian of Modern Age | social scientist | opinion journalist | university teacher
Employers: Ruhr University Bochum
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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 January 2, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 2, 2026 |
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| Sun | 11 Capricorn 33 | 12 Capricorn 18 | 19 Pisces 22 |
| Moon | 14 Libra 54 | 2 Cancer 30 | 3 Aries 29 |
| Mercury | 19 Sagittarius 36 | 1 Capricorn 16 | 7 Aries 27 |
| Venus | 24 Capricorn 11 | 11 Capricorn 21 | 17 Aries 33 |
| Mars | 17 Taurus 42 | 14 Capricorn 0 | 13 Gemini 26 |
| Jupiter | 24 Scorpio 10 | 21 Cancer 8 | 1 Sagittarius 45 |
| Saturn | 0 Capricorn 0 | 26 Pisces 10 | 6 Capricorn 18 |
| Uranus | 15 Leo 38 | 27 Taurus 54 | 12 Leo 56 |
| Neptune | 6 Scorpio 35 | 29 Pisces 31 | 6 Scorpio 41 |
| Pluto | 4 Virgo 2 | 2 Aquarius 46 | 2 Virgo 32 |
| Rahu | 17 Libra 57 | 12 Pisces 4 | 14 Libra 24 |
| Ketu | 17 Aries 57 | 12 Virgo 4 | 14 Aries 24 |
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