Ian Simpson Ross (1930-2015) was a Scottish academic and biographer known for his works on Adam Smith and the Scottish Enlightenment. Born in Dundee, he studied at prestigious institutions, obtaining degrees in English literature and a PhD. He served as a professor and head of the English department at the University of British Columbia and was recognized with various scholarships and fellowships. His notable publications include scholarly biographies of Adam Smith and Lord Kames, earning acclaim from peers for his contributions to literary scholarship.
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Meaning of the name - Ian
God is gracious
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Place of Birth: Dundee, Scotland
Place of Death: Vancouver, Canada
Educated At: Blackness Primary School | Harris Academy | University of St Andrews | Merton College, Oxford | University of Texas
Occupation: academic
Children: 5
Employers: University of British Columbia
Awards Received: Tyndall-Bruce Scholarship | Fulbright Scholarship | Fellowship of the Royal Society of Canada
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 9, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 9, 2024 |
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| Sun | 16 Leo 21 | 17 Leo 35 | 18 Scorpio 35 |
| Moon | 19 Aquarius 7 | 15 Libra 27 | 24 Cancer 43 |
| Mercury | 8 Virgo 50 | 3 Virgo 12 | 21 Scorpio 19 |
| Venus | 29 Virgo 38 | 5 Virgo 40 | 5 Sagittarius 32 |
| Mars | 17 Gemini 52 | 13 Gemini 27 | 9 Leo 23 |
| Jupiter | 9 Cancer 29 | 15 Gemini 53 | 20 Cancer 19 |
| Saturn | 6 Capricorn 20 | 18 Pisces 2 | 8 Capricorn 33 |
| Uranus | 15 Aries 13 | 27 Taurus 3 | 12 Aries 3 |
| Neptune | 2 Virgo 41 | 29 Pisces 33 | 5 Virgo 35 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 54 | 0 Aquarius 27 | 20 Cancer 48 |
| Rahu | 27 Aries 15 | 9 Aries 8 | 22 Aries 16 |
| Ketu | 27 Libra 15 | 9 Libra 8 | 22 Libra 16 |
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