Douglas Rimmer (1927-2004) was an economist and historian specializing in post-colonial West Africa. He taught at the University College of the Gold Coast and was instrumental in establishing the Centre of West African Studies at Birmingham University, where he later served as Director. Rimmer held leadership positions at the Royal African Society for two decades, including President from 1986 to 1988. In recognition of his significant contributions, he received the RAS/ASAUK Distinguished Africanist Award in 2001.
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Meaning of the name - Douglas
dark water, black stream
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Douglas Rimmer belongs to the GI Generation group.
Occupation: economist | historian | teacher
Employers: University College of the Gold Coast | Birmingham University
Awards Received: RAS/ASAUK Distinguished Africanist Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 8 Taurus 23 | 9 Taurus 38 | 12 Leo 16 |
| Moon | 12 Aries 47 | 6 Gemini 33 | 11 Scorpio 47 |
| Mercury | 18 Aries 2 | 13 Aries 47 | 23 Cancer 41 |
| Venus | 15 Gemini 17 | 29 Pisces 27 | 21 Virgo 13 |
| Mars | 7 Cancer 25 | 5 Leo 0 | 7 Virgo 8 |
| Jupiter | 23 Pisces 23 | 21 Gemini 7 | 3 Aries 13 |
| Saturn | 6 Sagittarius 43 | 27 Pisces 37 | 1 Sagittarius 29 |
| Uranus | 1 Aries 32 | 26 Taurus 16 | 3 Aries 7 |
| Neptune | 24 Leo 12 | 1 Aries 3 | 26 Leo 10 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 59 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 16 Cancer 10 |
| Rahu | 0 Cancer 41 | 25 Pisces 12 | 25 Gemini 30 |
| Ketu | 0 Capricorn 41 | 25 Virgo 12 | 25 Sagittarius 30 |
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