Frederick Gordon Brownell (1940-2019) was a South African heraldist, vexillologist, and genealogist known for designing the flags of Namibia and South Africa, as well as providing heraldic advice for the flag of Lesotho. He began his career at the Bureau of Heraldry in 1977, became State Herald in 1982, and retired in 2002. His notable creations include the new South African flag in 1994, symbolizing the unity of diverse cultures. He received the Order for Excellent Service in 2000 and authored many articles and books on heraldry and flags.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Frederick
peaceful ruler, powerful ruler
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Frederick Brownell belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Bethlehem
Place of Death: Pretoria
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Educated At: University of South Africa | University of Pretoria | Rhodes University
Occupation: vexillologist | heraldist
Employers: Buro vir Heraldiek
Awards Received: Knight of the Order of Saint John | Unitas Medal | Southern Cross Medal | General Service Medal | Order for Meritorious Service | Military Merit Medal | John Chard Decoration
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Ephemeris for March 8, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for March 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 17 Pisces 41 | 18 Pisces 19 | 9 Gemini 47 |
| Moon | 10 Pisces 14 | 20 Aquarius 36 | 5 Aries 41 |
| Mercury | 29 Pisces 53 | 26 Pisces 37 | 21 Gemini 9 |
| Venus | 29 Aries 41 | 25 Aquarius 41 | 12 Cancer 49 |
| Mars | 13 Taurus 44 | 18 Aquarius 40 | 8 Cancer 54 |
| Jupiter | 13 Aries 35 | 12 Taurus 36 | 3 Taurus 18 |
| Saturn | 28 Aries 48 | 10 Pisces 46 | 9 Taurus 4 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 44 | 19 Taurus 50 | 23 Taurus 4 |
| Neptune | 24 Virgo 19 | 27 Pisces 1 | 22 Virgo 44 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 53 | 1 Aquarius 24 | 1 Leo 6 |
| Rahu | 21 Libra 58 | 17 Aries 18 | 17 Libra 32 |
| Ketu | 21 Aries 58 | 17 Libra 18 | 17 Aries 32 |
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