Sydney Sparkes Orr was a prominent philosopher and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tasmania, known for the controversial 'Orr case' of the 1950s, where he was dismissed after allegations of sexual relations with a student. Born in Belfast in 1914, he excelled academically, securing a first-class honours degree and an MA from Queen's University. His career included teaching roles at the University of St Andrews and the University of Melbourne. Despite his claims of innocence, he faced legal challenges and public scrutiny, which contributed to his controversial legacy until his death in 1966.
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Wide meadow
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Place of Birth: Belfast
Place of Death: Hobart
Cause of Death: pulmonary embolism
Educated At: Queen's University Belfast
Occupation: philosopher
Employers: University of Tasmania | University of Melbourne | University of St Andrews
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 6, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 6, 2024 |
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| Sun | 13 Sagittarius 32 | 14 Sagittarius 52 | 4 Aries 45 |
| Moon | 25 Cancer 42 | 17 Aquarius 37 | 3 Leo 51 |
| Mercury | 27 Scorpio 29 | 13 Sagittarius 53 | 7 Pisces 47 |
| Venus | 29 Scorpio 45 | 29 Capricorn 7 | 22 Aquarius 50 |
| Mars | 18 Sagittarius 17 | 6 Leo 10 | 13 Pisces 19 |
| Jupiter | 17 Aquarius 21 | 16 Gemini 26 | 11 Pisces 49 |
| Saturn | 0 Cancer 51 | 13 Pisces 0 | 26 Gemini 49 |
| Uranus | 8 Aquarius 38 | 24 Taurus 28 | 14 Aquarius 23 |
| Neptune | 0 Leo 10 | 27 Pisces 7 | 27 Cancer 42 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 31 | 0 Aquarius 21 | 0 Cancer 10 |
| Rahu | 0 Pisces 25 | 2 Aries 50 | 24 Aquarius 35 |
| Ketu | 0 Virgo 25 | 2 Libra 50 | 24 Leo 35 |
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