Herchel Smith was an Anglo-American organic chemist renowned for his pivotal discoveries in oral and injectable contraceptives. Educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, he later worked at Oxford and the University of Manchester before joining Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. His significant research on steroid synthesis ensured the commercial production of important compounds like estrone and Norgestrel, a key contraceptive. After retiring in 1973, he became a prominent philanthropist, generously donating over $200 million to the University of Cambridge and substantial funds to Harvard University, enhancing academic opportunities for students.
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Place of Birth: Plymouth
Place of Death: West Chester
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Educated At: School of Medicine, University of Manchester | Emmanuel College
Occupation: chemist
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Employers: University of Manchester | University of Oxford
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Ephemeris for May 6, 1925
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 6, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 6, 2024 |
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| Sun | 15 Taurus 23 | 16 Taurus 24 | 20 Leo 9 |
| Moon | 17 Libra 36 | 23 Aries 31 | 13 Gemini 50 |
| Mercury | 22 Aries 44 | 20 Aries 31 | 9 Virgo 18 |
| Venus | 18 Taurus 40 | 8 Taurus 36 | 19 Virgo 41 |
| Mars | 27 Gemini 47 | 4 Aries 28 | 0 Virgo 22 |
| Jupiter | 22 Capricorn 19 | 25 Taurus 23 | 13 Capricorn 36 |
| Saturn | 11 Scorpio 16 | 17 Pisces 2 | 9 Scorpio 1 |
| Uranus | 24 Pisces 18 | 22 Taurus 44 | 24 Pisces 45 |
| Neptune | 19 Leo 47 | 29 Pisces 5 | 22 Leo 14 |
| Pluto | 11 Cancer 45 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 14 Cancer 0 |
| Rahu | 8 Leo 59 | 14 Aries 10 | 3 Leo 44 |
| Ketu | 8 Aquarius 59 | 14 Libra 10 | 3 Aquarius 44 |
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