Baldur R. Stefansson (April 26, 1917 – January 3, 2002) was a Canadian agricultural scientist known for being one of the creators of canola. He earned the title 'Father of Canola' for his significant contributions to its development, which led to the improvement of oilseed crops. His work is recognized for enhancing agricultural practices and contributing to the agricultural economy in Canada. Through his research, he played a key role in introducing canola as an important crop for farmers.
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Meaning of the name - Baldur
The bold, the shining one
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Baldur R. Stefansson belongs to the GI Generation group.
Occupation: agronomist
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of Canada | Wolf Prize in Agriculture
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for April 26, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 26, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 26, 2026 |
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| Sun | 5 Taurus 52 | 6 Taurus 28 | 20 Leo 20 |
| Moon | 8 Cancer 9 | 8 Virgo 40 | 5 Cancer 43 |
| Mercury | 25 Taurus 54 | 18 Aries 14 | 15 Virgo 57 |
| Venus | 5 Taurus 57 | 3 Gemini 5 | 19 Virgo 22 |
| Mars | 23 Aries 48 | 13 Aries 4 | 10 Cancer 58 |
| Jupiter | 15 Taurus 1 | 18 Cancer 21 | 7 Gemini 46 |
| Saturn | 25 Cancer 16 | 8 Aries 33 | 7 Leo 1 |
| Uranus | 23 Aquarius 14 | 0 Gemini 3 | 21 Aquarius 44 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 8 | 3 Aries 7 | 5 Leo 13 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 38 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 5 Cancer 0 |
| Rahu | 14 Capricorn 14 | 6 Pisces 2 | 8 Capricorn 27 |
| Ketu | 14 Cancer 14 | 6 Virgo 2 | 8 Cancer 27 |
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