John Woolford, born Karl Hermann Scherchen on May 30, 1920, in Berlin, was the muse and first romantic interest of composer Benjamin Britten. He fled to England in 1934 to escape Nazism, where he developed a close friendship with Britten. The two exchanged letters during his internment in Canada during WWII. After changing his name, he married Pauline Woolford in 1943 and emigrated to Australia in the 1980s. Woolford inspired several of Britten's works and was featured in various media about Britten's life, showcasing their enduring connection despite circumstances.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Woolford belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Berlin
Educated At: The Perse School
Occupation: Confidant | Muse
Spouses: Pauline Woolford
Children: 4
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Ephemeris for May 30, 1920
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 30, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 30, 2024 |
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| Sun | 8 Gemini 56 | 9 Gemini 46 | 18 Virgo 38 |
| Moon | 16 Scorpio 46 | 9 Pisces 37 | 7 Virgo 42 |
| Mercury | 14 Gemini 39 | 23 Taurus 9 | 20 Virgo 59 |
| Venus | 29 Taurus 38 | 8 Gemini 26 | 7 Libra 40 |
| Mars | 21 Libra 16 | 22 Aries 55 | 4 Sagittarius 26 |
| Jupiter | 12 Leo 25 | 1 Gemini 6 | 3 Virgo 9 |
| Saturn | 6 Virgo 0 | 18 Pisces 36 | 16 Virgo 6 |
| Uranus | 5 Pisces 36 | 24 Taurus 7 | 3 Pisces 3 |
| Neptune | 9 Leo 12 | 29 Pisces 38 | 12 Leo 38 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 34 | 1 Aquarius 55 | 8 Cancer 45 |
| Rahu | 14 Scorpio 23 | 12 Aries 53 | 8 Scorpio 53 |
| Ketu | 14 Taurus 23 | 12 Libra 53 | 8 Taurus 53 |
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