Rosemarie Said Zahlan was a prominent Palestinian-American historian specializing in Gulf Studies. Born on August 20, 1937, in Cairo to a wealthy Palestinian Christian businessman and a mother of Lebanese and Palestinian descent, she was the elder sister of Edward Said. An educator experienced in music, she faced a tragic accident that ended her musical career. Zahlan taught in various academic institutions, including the American University of Beirut, and earned a PhD in 19th-century maritime routes. She was a vocal advocate for Palestinian solidarity and supported cultural projects for the region.
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Time Zone - Africa/Cairo (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Rosemarie
Rose of Mary
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Rosemarie Said Zahlan belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cairo
Educated At: Bryn Mawr College
Occupation: journalist | historian | writer
Spouses: Antoine Zahlan
Employers: American University of Beirut | Lebanese American University
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Ephemeris for August 20, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 20, 2025 |
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| Sun | 26 Leo 57 | 27 Leo 39 | 23 Scorpio 38 |
| Moon | 7 Aquarius 26 | 22 Cancer 18 | 26 Aries 48 |
| Mercury | 24 Virgo 11 | 9 Leo 7 | 4 Sagittarius 0 |
| Venus | 17 Cancer 41 | 23 Cancer 44 | 4 Scorpio 29 |
| Mars | 5 Sagittarius 28 | 8 Libra 28 | 3 Aquarius 25 |
| Jupiter | 18 Capricorn 17 | 15 Cancer 42 | 23 Capricorn 16 |
| Saturn | 4 Aries 18 | 0 Aries 38 | 28 Pisces 41 |
| Uranus | 13 Taurus 42 | 1 Gemini 22 | 11 Taurus 12 |
| Neptune | 17 Virgo 52 | 1 Aries 37 | 20 Virgo 45 |
| Pluto | 29 Cancer 6 | 1 Aquarius 59 | 0 Leo 4 |
| Rahu | 11 Sagittarius 16 | 19 Pisces 14 | 6 Sagittarius 37 |
| Ketu | 11 Gemini 16 | 19 Virgo 14 | 6 Gemini 37 |
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