Nelson Traquina (September 17, 1948 – September 26, 2019) was an American journalist and professor. He made significant contributions in the field of journalism research in Portugal, authoring several works on the subject. His career spanned numerous years during which he became a well-respected figure in journalism education and research.
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Meaning of the name - Nelson
son of Neil, champion
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Nelson Traquina belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: United States of America
Place of Death: Massachusetts
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Assumption University | Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV | University of Denver
Occupation: journalist | university teacher
Employers: United Press International | NOVA School of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 24 Virgo 42 | 25 Virgo 3 | 11 Sagittarius 28 |
Moon | 17 Pisces 9 | 6 Leo 20 | 17 Capricorn 10 |
Mercury | 19 Libra 40 | 28 Virgo 43 | 6 Sagittarius 25 |
Venus | 9 Leo 24 | 27 Leo 47 | 9 Scorpio 26 |
Mars | 9 Scorpio 26 | 26 Libra 55 | 5 Capricorn 10 |
Jupiter | 20 Sagittarius 37 | 20 Cancer 39 | 3 Capricorn 50 |
Saturn | 0 Virgo 16 | 28 Pisces 40 | 6 Virgo 31 |
Uranus | 0 Cancer 27 | 1 Gemini 25 | 29 Gemini 16 |
Neptune | 12 Libra 3 | 0 Aries 54 | 14 Libra 38 |
Pluto | 15 Leo 44 | 1 Aquarius 31 | 16 Leo 29 |
Rahu | 7 Taurus 0 | 17 Pisces 44 | 2 Taurus 56 |
Ketu | 7 Scorpio 0 | 17 Virgo 44 | 2 Scorpio 56 |
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