David Grey Rattray was a South African historian born on September 6, 1958, known for his significant contributions to the study of the Anglo-Zulu wars. After studying entomology, he managed the Mala Mala Game Reserve and later founded the Fugitives' Drift Lodge, welcoming many notable guests. Rattray was also recognized for promoting Zulu culture and delivered lectures internationally. Tragically, he was murdered on January 26, 2007, at his home near Rorke's Drift in what appeared to be a failed robbery, marking a profound loss in the field of history and heritage conservation.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David Grey Rattray belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Place of Death: KwaZulu-Natal
Cause of Death: Murder in an alleged botched robbery
Educated At: University of Natal
Occupation: historian
Spouses: Nicky Rattray
Employers: Mala Mala Game Reserve | Fugitives' Drift Lodge
Awards Received: Ness Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 6, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 6, 2025 |
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| Sun | 13 Virgo 18 | 14 Virgo 4 | 19 Scorpio 31 |
| Moon | 12 Gemini 57 | 26 Aquarius 34 | 5 Sagittarius 33 |
| Mercury | 25 Leo 52 | 7 Virgo 27 | 10 Sagittarius 4 |
| Venus | 26 Leo 10 | 14 Leo 5 | 19 Scorpio 45 |
| Mars | 25 Taurus 11 | 19 Libra 27 | 25 Taurus 18 |
| Jupiter | 29 Libra 43 | 18 Cancer 50 | 13 Scorpio 38 |
| Saturn | 19 Sagittarius 38 | 29 Pisces 31 | 24 Sagittarius 9 |
| Uranus | 13 Leo 57 | 1 Gemini 29 | 16 Leo 20 |
| Neptune | 2 Scorpio 45 | 1 Aries 12 | 5 Scorpio 4 |
| Pluto | 2 Virgo 24 | 1 Aquarius 40 | 4 Virgo 4 |
| Rahu | 24 Libra 13 | 18 Pisces 20 | 20 Libra 40 |
| Ketu | 24 Aries 13 | 18 Virgo 20 | 20 Aries 40 |
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