David Gemmell was a British author known for his contributions to the fantasy genre. Born on August 1, 1948, in London, he became renowned for his heroic fantasy novels, which often featured themes of valor and sacrifice. Gemmell gained a dedicated following and wrote numerous popular titles until his death on July 28, 2006, in Hastings. His works are celebrated for their engaging storytelling and complex characters, establishing him as a significant figure in contemporary fantasy literature.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David Gemmell belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: London
Place of Death: Hastings
Cause of Death: cardiovascular disease
Occupation: writer
Spouses: Stella Gemmell
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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 August 1, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Leo 5 | 9 Leo 27 | 23 Libra 59 |
| Moon | 17 Gemini 57 | 8 Scorpio 43 | 16 Aries 53 |
| Mercury | 27 Cancer 46 | 8 Leo 39 | 29 Libra 38 |
| Venus | 29 Gemini 8 | 1 Cancer 30 | 12 Virgo 33 |
| Mars | 9 Libra 2 | 26 Virgo 35 | 0 Sagittarius 9 |
| Jupiter | 19 Sagittarius 19 | 11 Cancer 49 | 24 Sagittarius 31 |
| Saturn | 24 Leo 20 | 1 Aries 30 | 3 Virgo 31 |
| Uranus | 28 Gemini 51 | 0 Gemini 57 | 0 Cancer 33 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 39 | 1 Aries 58 | 13 Libra 9 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 23 | 2 Aquarius 24 | 16 Leo 20 |
| Rahu | 9 Taurus 31 | 20 Pisces 14 | 5 Taurus 26 |
| Ketu | 9 Scorpio 31 | 20 Virgo 14 | 5 Scorpio 26 |
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