William Arthur Smeaton (1924-2001) was a British historian of chemistry known for his significant contributions to the history of 18th and 19th-century French chemistry, particularly focusing on figures like Lavoisier, Fourcroy, and Guyton de Morveau. He studied under Douglas McKie and held various academic positions at University College London. An avid book collector, his research led to notable biographies in the Dictionary of Scientific Biography. A passionate hiker and skier, he retired in Ely, where he continued his archaeological interests. He was awarded the Dexter Award in 2001.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Broughty Ferry
Place of Death: Cambridge
Educated At: Imperial College London | University College London
Occupation: historian of science | chemist
Spouses: Jacqueline Regester
Children: 1
Employers: University College London
Awards Received: Dexter Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 24, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 24, 2024 |
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| Sun | 1 Scorpio 1 | 1 Scorpio 47 | 12 Aquarius 21 |
| Moon | 14 Virgo 19 | 6 Leo 11 | 23 Taurus 45 |
| Mercury | 0 Scorpio 5 | 16 Scorpio 52 | 21 Capricorn 47 |
| Venus | 19 Virgo 32 | 8 Sagittarius 20 | 22 Capricorn 11 |
| Mars | 1 Pisces 40 | 26 Cancer 3 | 27 Aries 37 |
| Jupiter | 18 Sagittarius 9 | 20 Gemini 56 | 10 Capricorn 3 |
| Saturn | 5 Scorpio 10 | 13 Pisces 2 | 14 Scorpio 29 |
| Uranus | 18 Pisces 2 | 26 Taurus 12 | 19 Pisces 21 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 18 | 27 Pisces 38 | 21 Leo 26 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 32 | 29 Capricorn 40 | 11 Cancer 54 |
| Rahu | 19 Leo 14 | 5 Aries 6 | 13 Leo 57 |
| Ketu | 19 Aquarius 14 | 5 Libra 6 | 13 Aquarius 57 |
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