John Horton Conway Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

John Horton Conway (born December 26, 1937) was a British mathematician known for his contributions to finite group theory and knot theory. He gained fame for creating the Game of Life, a cellular automaton that simulates self-replicating organisms. Conway's work often bridged various areas of mathematics and introduced many concepts that have inspired further research and development within the field. His influence extended beyond traditional mathematics, impacting computer science and theoretical biology as well.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Capricorn

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Libra

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
88 years, 18 days

Your next birthday is 346 days away.

Death Anniversary
Saturday, April 11, 2026

Next death anniversary is 87 days away.

Death Date
April 11, 2020

Place of Birth
Liverpool

Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Birth Number
8

Life Path Number
4
Name Number (Chaldean)
71 => 8

Name Number (Pythagorean)
11

Meaning of the name - John

God is gracious

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December 26, 1937 Facts

Generation Group

John Horton Conway belongs to the Silent Generation group.


Place of Birth: Liverpool

Place of Death: New Brunswick

Cause of Death: COVID-19

Educated At: University of Cambridge

Occupation: university teacher | mathematician

Employers: Princeton University | University of Cambridge

Awards Received: Steele Prize for Mathematical Exposition | Fellow of the Royal Society | Pólya Prize | Nemmers Prize in Mathematics | Berwick Prize


Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for December 26, 1937

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on December 26, 2025 Secondary Progressions for December 26, 2025
Sun 4 Capricorn 19 4 Capricorn 58 3 Aries 11
Moon 26 Libra 5 18 Pisces 54 7 Capricorn 55
Mercury 12 Capricorn 32 20 Sagittarius 21 18 Aries 12
Venus 24 Sagittarius 49 2 Capricorn 17 15 Aries 3
Mars 3 Pisces 35 8 Capricorn 29 8 Taurus 44
Jupiter 1 Aquarius 19 22 Cancer 4 21 Aquarius 32
Saturn 29 Pisces 0 25 Pisces 47 7 Aries 28
Uranus 9 Taurus 57 28 Taurus 7 11 Taurus 27
Neptune 21 Virgo 8 29 Pisces 26 19 Virgo 24
Pluto 29 Cancer 30 2 Aquarius 33 27 Cancer 54
Rahu 4 Sagittarius 30 12 Pisces 27 29 Scorpio 50
Ketu 4 Gemini 30 12 Virgo 27 29 Taurus 50

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)