Alan Mercer was a British professor of operational research who played a significant role at Lancaster University, where he served until his retirement in 1998. He was instrumental in establishing the Department of Operational Research in 1964, the first of its kind in Britain. Mercer's contributions extended beyond the university as he co-founded the European Journal of Operational Research in 1975, serving as its editor until 1998. His work significantly impacted the field of operational research through education, research, and scholarly publication.
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Meaning of the name - Alan
handsome, cheerful
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Alan Mercer belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Stocksbridge
Place of Death: Lancaster
Educated At: Penistone Grammar School | Sidney Sussex College | University of London
Occupation: mathematician
Employers: National Coal Board | Armour and Company | Atomic Weapons Establishment | University of Lancaster
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Leo 23 | 29 Leo 37 | 1 Sagittarius 12 |
| Moon | 22 Sagittarius 58 | 19 Leo 46 | 21 Taurus 44 |
| Mercury | 19 Virgo 41 | 11 Leo 30 | 20 Sagittarius 37 |
| Venus | 23 Leo 50 | 26 Cancer 9 | 20 Sagittarius 56 |
| Mars | 13 Libra 2 | 9 Libra 46 | 18 Sagittarius 14 |
| Jupiter | 7 Leo 47 | 16 Cancer 6 | 22 Leo 2 |
| Saturn | 17 Capricorn 39 | 0 Aries 31 | 20 Capricorn 1 |
| Uranus | 19 Aries 4 | 1 Gemini 23 | 15 Aries 49 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 15 | 1 Aries 34 | 7 Virgo 54 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 25 | 1 Aquarius 56 | 21 Cancer 58 |
| Rahu | 7 Aries 14 | 19 Pisces 7 | 2 Aries 16 |
| Ketu | 7 Libra 14 | 19 Virgo 7 | 2 Libra 16 |
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