John 'Ian' Catford (March 26, 1917 – October 6, 2009) was a world-renowned Scottish linguist and phonetician, known for his contributions to the fields of linguistics and phonetics. His work has significantly influenced the understanding of language sounds and structures, establishing him as a prominent figure in linguistic studies. Throughout his career, Catford contributed to academic literature, teaching, and the development of phonetic theory, making lasting impacts in the field.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ian
God is gracious, Yahweh is gracious
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Ian Catford belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Edinburgh
Place of Death: Shoreline
Occupation: linguist | university teacher | professor
Employers: University of Michigan
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 26, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for March 26, 2024 |
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| Sun | 5 Aries 15 | 6 Aries 19 | 18 Cancer 35 |
| Moon | 19 Taurus 14 | 19 Libra 30 | 18 Aries 28 |
| Mercury | 2 Aries 0 | 24 Aries 42 | 17 Cancer 9 |
| Venus | 27 Pisces 18 | 18 Pisces 3 | 8 Leo 59 |
| Mars | 29 Pisces 49 | 2 Pisces 44 | 18 Gemini 40 |
| Jupiter | 7 Taurus 51 | 16 Taurus 10 | 2 Gemini 8 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 25 | 12 Pisces 55 | 2 Leo 45 |
| Uranus | 22 Aquarius 6 | 20 Taurus 33 | 22 Aquarius 57 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 10 | 27 Pisces 42 | 4 Leo 0 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 20 | 1 Aquarius 46 | 4 Cancer 17 |
| Rahu | 15 Capricorn 53 | 16 Aries 20 | 10 Capricorn 13 |
| Ketu | 15 Cancer 53 | 16 Libra 20 | 10 Cancer 13 |
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