William Alfred Merchant (31 July 1919 – 26 May 2001) was an English dwarf clown known as "Little Billy". Abandoned at a young age, he grew up in a Bristol orphanage. Merchant, standing 42 inches tall, joined variety theatre troupes in the late 1930s and became a well-known performer alongside his partner, Jacko the Clown. After serving in WWII, he continued performing in major venues until retiring in 1979. He moved to Skegness in retirement and received a lifetime achievement award in 2000.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Barton Hill, Bristol
Educated At: orphanage in Bristol
Occupation: circus performer
Employers: Bristol Aeroplane Company | Chessington Zoo Circus | European circus circuit
Awards Received: lifetime achievement award from the Circus Friends' Association of Great Britain
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 31, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 31, 2024 |
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| Sun | 7 Leo 25 | 8 Leo 58 | 20 Scorpio 16 |
| Moon | 2 Libra 42 | 24 Gemini 12 | 8 Leo 23 |
| Mercury | 28 Leo 57 | 3 Virgo 15 | 12 Sagittarius 54 |
| Venus | 19 Virgo 19 | 24 Leo 37 | 3 Libra 56 |
| Mars | 15 Cancer 19 | 7 Gemini 26 | 20 Virgo 30 |
| Jupiter | 29 Cancer 27 | 14 Gemini 20 | 17 Leo 10 |
| Saturn | 29 Leo 11 | 18 Pisces 31 | 10 Virgo 57 |
| Uranus | 0 Pisces 34 | 26 Taurus 51 | 27 Aquarius 45 |
| Neptune | 8 Leo 59 | 29 Pisces 42 | 11 Leo 32 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 55 | 0 Aquarius 39 | 7 Cancer 31 |
| Rahu | 0 Sagittarius 29 | 9 Aries 36 | 24 Scorpio 56 |
| Ketu | 0 Gemini 29 | 9 Libra 36 | 24 Taurus 56 |
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