Massimo Baistrocchi was an Italian writer, artist, journalist, and diplomat born on August 17, 1942, in Karuizawa, Japan. He served as Italy's Ambassador to various African countries, notably Namibia from 2001 to 2004. Baistrocchi was known for his writings on travel, culture, and socio-economic issues, often inspired by his experiences abroad. He held several art exhibitions globally and was deeply connected to Namibia, even purchasing a home there. He passed away on January 22, 2012, in Windhoek, leaving behind a legacy in literature and diplomacy.
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Massimo Baistrocchi belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Karuizawa, Japan
Place of Death: Windhoek, Namibia
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Occupation: journalist | painter | diplomat | poet
Spouses: Adriana
Children: Allegra
Employers: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Leo 8 | 25 Leo 2 | 15 Scorpio 40 |
| Moon | 1 Scorpio 19 | 14 Gemini 37 | 16 Scorpio 30 |
| Mercury | 8 Virgo 21 | 6 Leo 39 | 2 Scorpio 36 |
| Venus | 0 Leo 42 | 20 Cancer 31 | 13 Scorpio 43 |
| Mars | 10 Virgo 20 | 6 Libra 45 | 4 Scorpio 34 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 55 | 15 Cancer 10 | 25 Cancer 1 |
| Saturn | 11 Gemini 29 | 0 Aries 47 | 11 Gemini 9 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 21 | 1 Gemini 19 | 3 Gemini 15 |
| Neptune | 28 Virgo 20 | 1 Aries 40 | 1 Libra 13 |
| Pluto | 5 Leo 55 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 7 Leo 15 |
| Rahu | 4 Virgo 43 | 19 Pisces 23 | 0 Virgo 20 |
| Ketu | 4 Pisces 43 | 19 Virgo 23 | 0 Pisces 20 |
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