Dame Daphne Helen Purves (née Cowie) was a prominent New Zealand educationalist born on November 8, 1908. She is notable for being the first New Zealander to hold the position of president of the International Federation of University Women. Purves had a significant impact on education in New Zealand and beyond during her lifetime, advocating for educational opportunities and advancements for women. She passed away on October 14, 2008, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to education and women's rights.
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Meaning of the name - Daphne
laurel, bay tree
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Daphne Purves belongs to the GI Generation group.
Occupation: educationalist
Awards Received: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Ephemeris for November 8, 1908
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Scorpio 54 | 16 Scorpio 32 | 14 Pisces 30 |
| Moon | 20 Taurus 45 | 0 Cancer 56 | 29 Leo 1 |
| Mercury | 28 Libra 13 | 6 Sagittarius 46 | 17 Aquarius 28 |
| Venus | 6 Libra 12 | 2 Scorpio 13 | 0 Pisces 46 |
| Mars | 19 Libra 1 | 3 Sagittarius 0 | 6 Capricorn 28 |
| Jupiter | 10 Virgo 21 | 25 Cancer 9 | 8 Virgo 40 |
| Saturn | 4 Aries 36 | 25 Pisces 23 | 9 Aries 59 |
| Uranus | 13 Capricorn 50 | 29 Taurus 59 | 19 Capricorn 59 |
| Neptune | 17 Cancer 1 | 29 Pisces 38 | 14 Cancer 25 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 31 | 1 Aquarius 31 | 23 Gemini 48 |
| Rahu | 27 Gemini 55 | 14 Pisces 59 | 21 Gemini 43 |
| Ketu | 27 Sagittarius 55 | 14 Virgo 59 | 21 Sagittarius 43 |
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