William Watson (1917-2007) was a British sinologist, Japanologist, and art historian. He served as a professor of Chinese Art and Archaeology at the University of London, with interests extending to Japan, Iran, and Anatolia. Watson grew up in Brazil before moving to England for his education. During WWII, he worked in intelligence, acquiring East Asian language skills. He was involved in archaeological expeditions, curated major exhibitions, and contributed to cultural exchanges between Britain and East Asia. His academic influence included fostering the establishment of art titles in British universities.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Derby
Educated At: Gonville and Caius College
Occupation: art historian | university teacher
Employers: School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London | British Museum | University of Cambridge
Awards Received: Fellow of the British Academy | Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 9, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 9, 2024 |
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| Sun | 16 Sagittarius 51 | 17 Sagittarius 54 | 5 Aries 1 |
| Moon | 18 Libra 42 | 0 Aries -52 | 22 Virgo 27 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 23 | 10 Sagittarius 2 | 18 Aries 8 |
| Venus | 3 Aquarius 48 | 2 Aquarius 35 | 22 Aquarius 3 |
| Mars | 18 Virgo 26 | 6 Leo 8 | 19 Virgo 36 |
| Jupiter | 4 Gemini 46 | 16 Gemini 1 | 6 Gemini 32 |
| Saturn | 15 Leo 8 | 13 Pisces 7 | 8 Leo 34 |
| Uranus | 20 Aquarius 25 | 24 Taurus 21 | 25 Aquarius 54 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 52 | 27 Pisces 7 | 4 Leo 25 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 49 | 0 Aquarius 25 | 3 Cancer 26 |
| Rahu | 2 Capricorn 13 | 2 Aries 41 | 26 Sagittarius 33 |
| Ketu | 2 Cancer 13 | 2 Libra 41 | 26 Gemini 33 |
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