Sir William 'Willie' Purves is a Scottish banker, born on December 27, 1931. He served as the first Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings after its formation, which acted as the parent company to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and Midland Bank. His leadership followed the acquisition of Midland Bank in 1992, and he continued his role until his retirement in 1998. Purves played a significant role in the banking sector during his career.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Purves belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kelso
Educated At: Kelso High School
Occupation: banker
Employers: HSBC Holdings | The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation | Midland Bank
Awards Received: honorary doctor of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University | honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Knight Bachelor | Distinguished Service Order | Grand Bauhinia Medal
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for December 27, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 27, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 27, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4 Capricorn 46 | 6 Capricorn 14 | 8 Aries 35 |
| Moon | 6 Leo 0 | 25 Scorpio 57 | 12 Capricorn 52 |
| Mercury | 21 Sagittarius 34 | 14 Sagittarius 24 | 24 Aries 49 |
| Venus | 2 Aquarius 5 | 22 Aquarius 50 | 22 Taurus 59 |
| Mars | 13 Capricorn 17 | 3 Leo 17 | 26 Pisces 15 |
| Jupiter | 21 Leo 52 | 13 Gemini 42 | 12 Leo 31 |
| Saturn | 23 Capricorn 27 | 14 Pisces 8 | 3 Aquarius 16 |
| Uranus | 15 Aries 25 | 23 Taurus 46 | 18 Aries 42 |
| Neptune | 7 Virgo 55 | 27 Pisces 14 | 5 Virgo 46 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 24 | 0 Aquarius 55 | 19 Cancer 57 |
| Rahu | 0 Aries 31 | 1 Aries 44 | 25 Pisces 35 |
| Ketu | 0 Libra 31 | 1 Libra 44 | 25 Virgo 35 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.William Purves's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 17 December, 2025
