David Grey Rattray was a South African historian born on September 6, 1958, known for his significant contributions to the study of the Anglo-Zulu wars. After studying entomology, he managed the Mala Mala Game Reserve and later founded the Fugitives' Drift Lodge, welcoming many notable guests. Rattray was also recognized for promoting Zulu culture and delivered lectures internationally. Tragically, he was murdered on January 26, 2007, at his home near Rorke's Drift in what appeared to be a failed robbery, marking a profound loss in the field of history and heritage conservation.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Place of Death: KwaZulu-Natal
Cause of Death: Murder in an alleged botched robbery
Educated At: University of Natal
Occupation: historian
Spouses: Nicky Rattray
Employers: Mala Mala Game Reserve | Fugitives' Drift Lodge
Awards Received: Ness Award
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Ephemeris for September 6, 1958
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 6, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 6, 2024 |
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| Sun | 13 Virgo 18 | 14 Virgo 18 | 18 Scorpio 30 |
| Moon | 12 Gemini 57 | 20 Libra 33 | 20 Scorpio 31 |
| Mercury | 25 Leo 52 | 26 Leo 21 | 8 Sagittarius 44 |
| Venus | 26 Leo 10 | 9 Libra 37 | 18 Scorpio 29 |
| Mars | 25 Taurus 11 | 0 Cancer 58 | 25 Taurus 40 |
| Jupiter | 29 Libra 43 | 19 Gemini 36 | 13 Scorpio 24 |
| Saturn | 19 Sagittarius 38 | 16 Pisces 4 | 24 Sagittarius 3 |
| Uranus | 13 Leo 57 | 27 Taurus 16 | 16 Leo 20 |
| Neptune | 2 Scorpio 45 | 28 Pisces 54 | 5 Scorpio 2 |
| Pluto | 2 Virgo 24 | 29 Capricorn 54 | 4 Virgo 3 |
| Rahu | 24 Libra 13 | 7 Aries 40 | 20 Libra 43 |
| Ketu | 24 Aries 13 | 7 Libra 40 | 20 Aries 43 |
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