Edward Downes Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Sir Edward Downes was a British conductor born on June 17, 1924, in Birmingham and passed away on July 10, 2009, in Zurich. Despite leaving school at 15 due to financial issues, he studied English and music at Birmingham University through a scholarship. He began conducting in 1952 at the Royal Opera House, where he notably performed many of Verdi's operas. He also worked with Dmitri Shostakovich. Later, he conducted at the Australian Opera and the BBC Philharmonic, and received several honors including Knighthood in 1991.

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Meaning of the name - Edward

wealthy guardian, prosperous protector

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June 17, 1924 Facts

Generation Group

Edward Downes belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Birmingham

Place of Death: Switzerland

Cause of Death: drug overdose

Educated At: Manhattan School of Music | Royal College of Music | University of Birmingham

Occupation: oboist | conductor

Spouses: Joan Weston

Employers: Royal Opera House | Australian Opera | Dutch Radio Orchestra | BBC Philharmonic

Awards Received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Knight Bachelor

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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.