David John Smith Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

David John Smith (1907-1976) was the son of Frederick Smith, 2nd Viscount Hambleden. Educated at Eton and Oxford, he served as a Major in the Royal Artillery during World War II. He became the Governing Director of W. H. Smith after his brother's death in 1948. Under his leadership, the company developed the Standard Book Numbering system, which influenced ISBN. He also founded a potato farm named William's Spuds. Smith was the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire from 1959 to 1976 and married Lady Helen Pleydell-Bouverie, having five children.

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Meaning of the name - David

beloved, friend

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May 20, 1907 Facts

Generation Group

David John Smith belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Educated At: Eton College | University of Oxford

Occupation: aristocrat | military personnel | businessperson

Spouses: Lady Helen Pleydell-Bouverie

Children: Esther Joanna Smith | David Michael Smith | Peter Henry Smith | Antony Frederick Smith | Julian David Smith

Employers: WHS

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Astrology Analysis

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.