Alastair Francis Buchan was a prominent British writer known for his contributions to defence studies during the 1970s. He became a leading figure in the field, influencing thoughts and discussions surrounding military strategies and national security. His works reflect a deep engagement with the complexities of defence policies, illuminating various aspects that are critical to understanding military affairs of his time. Buchan's insights have continued to be relevant in discussions about defence and security even beyond his active years in writing.
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Meaning of the name - Alastair
defender of the people
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Alastair Francis Buchan belongs to the GI Generation group.
Educated At: Christ Church | Eton College
Occupation: journalist
Spouses: Hope Gilmour
Children: Anna Virginia Pauline Buchan | Benjamin William Alastair Buchan | David John Brian Washington Buchan
Awards Received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Ephemeris for September 9, 1918
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Virgo 11 | 17 Virgo 16 | 3 Capricorn 6 |
| Moon | 2 Scorpio 52 | 13 Aries 24 | 7 Libra 55 |
| Mercury | 3 Virgo 28 | 13 Virgo 49 | 18 Sagittarius 22 |
| Venus | 26 Leo 54 | 18 Leo 3 | 10 Capricorn 46 |
| Mars | 15 Scorpio 11 | 21 Libra 37 | 4 Aquarius 10 |
| Jupiter | 11 Cancer 7 | 19 Cancer 23 | 11 Cancer 30 |
| Saturn | 22 Leo 23 | 29 Pisces 16 | 28 Leo 46 |
| Uranus | 24 Aquarius 52 | 1 Gemini 28 | 24 Aquarius 51 |
| Neptune | 8 Leo 16 | 1 Aries 7 | 8 Leo 49 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 29 | 1 Aquarius 37 | 5 Cancer 38 |
| Rahu | 17 Sagittarius 42 | 18 Pisces 10 | 12 Sagittarius 2 |
| Ketu | 17 Gemini 42 | 18 Virgo 10 | 12 Gemini 2 |
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