Derald George Langham (1913-1991) was an influential American agricultural geneticist known as the 'father of sesame' in the Western Hemisphere for his significant research in sesame genetics. His work led to the development of most sesame lines cultivated in the Americas today. He made strides in cross-breeding to enhance the nutritional value of sesame plants and explored alternative uses beyond food. Langham also contributed to genetic advancements in corn and beans, with his varieties being included in the Rockefeller Institute's research.
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Meaning of the name - Derald
The meaning of Derald is uncertain. It is likely a variation of Gerald, which means 'spear ruler' or 'strong ruler.'
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Derald Langham belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Polk City
Place of Death: Wellton
Educated At: Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Iowa State University | Cornell University
Occupation: geneticist | agronomist
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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 May 27, 1913
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 27, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 27, 2026 |
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| Sun | 5 Gemini 48 | 6 Gemini 28 | 24 Virgo 13 |
| Moon | 3 Pisces 1 | 26 Libra 26 | 18 Aries 20 |
| Mercury | 29 Taurus 26 | 21 Gemini 26 | 25 Virgo 11 |
| Venus | 28 Aries 24 | 10 Cancer 22 | 19 Leo 18 |
| Mars | 14 Aries 55 | 6 Taurus 36 | 1 Cancer 8 |
| Jupiter | 16 Capricorn 46 | 23 Cancer 17 | 7 Capricorn 59 |
| Saturn | 7 Gemini 54 | 11 Aries 45 | 18 Gemini 41 |
| Uranus | 7 Aquarius 25 | 1 Gemini 50 | 3 Aquarius 51 |
| Neptune | 23 Cancer 59 | 3 Aries 58 | 27 Cancer 42 |
| Pluto | 28 Gemini 59 | 5 Aquarius 24 | 1 Cancer 6 |
| Rahu | 29 Pisces 57 | 4 Pisces 23 | 23 Pisces 58 |
| Ketu | 29 Virgo 57 | 4 Virgo 23 | 23 Virgo 58 |
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