Richard Bernard Pape (1916-1995) was a British adventurer and author, known for his remarkable escapades during World War II. After being shot down and captured, he escaped twice and endured torture before being repatriated in 1944. His post-war life was marked by both struggles and adventures, including writing 'Boldness Be My Friend' to deal with his wartime demons, and embarking on extensive travels. He settled in Papua New Guinea, where he contributed significantly to local communities before passing away in Australia.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
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Place of Birth: Roundhay, Leeds, Yorkshire
Place of Death: Canberra
Occupation: explorer | military personnel | writer
Spouses: Stephanie Prouting
Employers: Yorkshire Post, Royal Air Force, Australian administration's Department of Information
Awards Received: Military Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for March 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 26 Pisces 46 | 27 Pisces 35 | 11 Cancer 23 |
| Moon | 2 Virgo 32 | 3 Cancer 56 | 16 Leo 48 |
| Mercury | 3 Pisces 55 | 13 Aries 42 | 20 Gemini 5 |
| Venus | 8 Taurus 59 | 7 Pisces 11 | 11 Cancer 34 |
| Mars | 10 Leo 25 | 25 Aquarius 53 | 18 Virgo 41 |
| Jupiter | 7 Aries 43 | 14 Taurus 23 | 0 Taurus 57 |
| Saturn | 10 Cancer 20 | 11 Pisces 53 | 19 Cancer 35 |
| Uranus | 17 Aquarius 52 | 20 Taurus 11 | 19 Aquarius 2 |
| Neptune | 0 Leo 1 | 27 Pisces 22 | 1 Leo 36 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 14 | 1 Aquarius 36 | 3 Cancer 2 |
| Rahu | 5 Aquarius 41 | 16 Aries 48 | 29 Capricorn 57 |
| Ketu | 5 Leo 41 | 16 Libra 48 | 29 Cancer 57 |
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