William Charles Goddard Knowles was a prominent British businessman in Hong Kong, born on January 12, 1908, and passed away on January 13, 1969. His notable roles included serving as the general manager of Butterfield and Swire and as the chairman of Cathay Pacific Airways. Additionally, he was a member of both the Legislative Council and the Executive Council, and he held the position of vice-chancellor at the University of Hong Kong, making significant contributions to the region's business and educational landscape.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Charles Goddard Knowles belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Mumbai
Place of Death: Jakarta
Educated At: Trinity College
Occupation: justice of the peace
Employers: Butterfield and Swire | Cathay Pacific Airways | University of Hong Kong
Awards Received: honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong | Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Ephemeris for January 12, 1908
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 20 Capricorn 40 | 22 Capricorn 3 | 18 Taurus 13 |
| Moon | 10 Taurus 58 | 9 Scorpio 39 | 26 Leo 46 |
| Mercury | 19 Capricorn 18 | 16 Capricorn 14 | 20 Taurus 3 |
| Venus | 19 Aquarius 45 | 23 Capricorn 23 | 3 Cancer 5 |
| Mars | 0 Aries 44 | 21 Capricorn 22 | 21 Gemini 18 |
| Jupiter | 10 Leo 36 | 19 Cancer 51 | 5 Leo 42 |
| Saturn | 23 Pisces 8 | 26 Pisces 50 | 6 Aries 24 |
| Uranus | 13 Capricorn 15 | 27 Taurus 41 | 16 Capricorn 45 |
| Neptune | 13 Cancer 17 | 29 Pisces 40 | 12 Cancer 40 |
| Pluto | 23 Gemini 17 | 3 Aquarius 4 | 23 Gemini 27 |
| Rahu | 13 Cancer 52 | 11 Pisces 34 | 7 Cancer 37 |
| Ketu | 13 Capricorn 52 | 11 Virgo 34 | 7 Capricorn 37 |
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