Vilém Kropp was a Czech reportage photographer renowned for his work in photojournalism. Born on July 15, 1920, in Ostrava, he gained international recognition when he won the prestigious World Press Photo award in 1958. His contributions to photography captured significant moments of history through his lens. Kropp's work is characterized by a commitment to storytelling and a deep understanding of the human experience. He passed away on February 2, 2012, in Hořovice, leaving behind a legacy as a notable figure in Czech photography.
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Time Zone - Europe/Prague (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Vilem
William (from Germanic 'Wilhelm' meaning 'resolute protector' or 'will-helmet')
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Vilém Kropp belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Ostrava
Place of Death: Hořovice
Occupation: photojournalist | editing staff | photographer
Awards Received: World Press Photo (1958)
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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 July 15, 1920
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 15, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 15, 2026 |
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| Sun | 22 Cancer 37 | 22 Cancer 59 | 5 Scorpio 43 |
| Moon | 17 Cancer 4 | 7 Leo 36 | 0 Gemini 25 |
| Mercury | 10 Leo 10 | 19 Cancer 12 | 29 Scorpio 14 |
| Venus | 25 Cancer 49 | 6 Virgo 20 | 6 Sagittarius 26 |
| Mars | 1 Scorpio 56 | 11 Gemini 43 | 8 Capricorn 0 |
| Jupiter | 20 Leo 39 | 3 Leo 19 | 12 Virgo 28 |
| Saturn | 9 Virgo 17 | 14 Aries 30 | 21 Virgo 42 |
| Uranus | 5 Pisces 9 | 4 Gemini 24 | 1 Pisces 47 |
| Neptune | 10 Leo 33 | 4 Aries 23 | 13 Leo 40 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 40 | 4 Aquarius 33 | 8 Cancer 49 |
| Rahu | 11 Scorpio 58 | 1 Pisces 49 | 6 Scorpio 21 |
| Ketu | 11 Taurus 58 | 1 Virgo 49 | 6 Taurus 21 |
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