Basil Ede (1931-2016) was an English wildlife artist renowned for his precise avian portraiture. He began drawing as a child during WWII, later serving in the military and sailing with the Merchant Navy, where he developed an interest in Far Eastern art. After transitioning to full-time artistry, Ede gained acclaim for exhibitions in prestigious galleries and published notable works like 'Wild Birds of America.' Despite a stroke that left him partially paralyzed, he continued painting, ultimately being honored with a lifetime achievement award. Ede is remembered for his significant contributions to wildlife art.
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Meaning of the name - Basil
King, royal
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Basil Ede belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Surrey
Cause of Death: short illness
Educated At: St John's School, Leatherhead
Occupation: painter
Children: 2
Employers: Cunard Line | Merchant Navy
Awards Received: Lifetime Achievement Award by the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
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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 February 12, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 23 Aquarius 2 | 23 Aquarius 59 | 26 Taurus 47 |
| Moon | 29 Sagittarius 3 | 28 Sagittarius 30 | 9 Gemini 34 |
| Mercury | 1 Aquarius 41 | 9 Pisces 45 | 4 Taurus 34 |
| Venus | 6 Capricorn 32 | 2 Pisces 52 | 27 Aries 7 |
| Mars | 1 Leo 5 | 15 Aquarius 54 | 18 Leo 25 |
| Jupiter | 11 Cancer 5 | 16 Cancer 13 | 17 Cancer 34 |
| Saturn | 18 Capricorn 50 | 29 Pisces 46 | 23 Capricorn 20 |
| Uranus | 12 Aries 36 | 27 Taurus 30 | 17 Aries 37 |
| Neptune | 4 Virgo 43 | 0 Aries 29 | 3 Virgo 0 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 8 | 4 Aquarius 3 | 19 Cancer 7 |
| Rahu | 17 Aries 21 | 9 Pisces 54 | 12 Aries 19 |
| Ketu | 17 Libra 21 | 9 Virgo 54 | 12 Libra 19 |
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