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, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for December 9, 2023 |
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| Sun | 16 Sagittarius 51 | 17 Sagittarius 8 | 4 Aries 2 |
| Moon | 18 Libra 42 | 4 Scorpio 24 | 10 Virgo 33 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 23 | 7 Capricorn 20 | 16 Aries 14 |
| Venus | 3 Aquarius 48 | 5 Scorpio 34 | 21 Aquarius 23 |
| Mars | 18 Virgo 26 | 10 Sagittarius 49 | 19 Virgo 57 |
| Jupiter | 4 Gemini 46 | 6 Taurus 20 | 6 Gemini 23 |
| Saturn | 15 Leo 8 | 1 Pisces 32 | 8 Leo 35 |
| Uranus | 20 Aquarius 25 | 20 Taurus 4 | 25 Aquarius 51 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 52 | 24 Pisces 53 | 4 Leo 26 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 49 | 28 Capricorn 42 | 3 Cancer 26 |
| Rahu | 2 Capricorn 13 | 22 Aries 4 | 26 Sagittarius 36 |
| Ketu | 2 Cancer 13 | 22 Libra 4 | 26 Gemini 36 |
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