Frederick Gordon Brownell (1940-2019) was a South African heraldist, vexillologist, and genealogist known for designing the flags of Namibia and South Africa, as well as providing heraldic advice for the flag of Lesotho. He began his career at the Bureau of Heraldry in 1977, became State Herald in 1982, and retired in 2002. His notable creations include the new South African flag in 1994, symbolizing the unity of diverse cultures. He received the Order for Excellent Service in 2000 and authored many articles and books on heraldry and flags.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Frederick
peaceful ruler
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Frederick Brownell belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Bethlehem
Place of Death: Pretoria
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Educated At: University of South Africa | University of Pretoria | Rhodes University
Occupation: vexillologist | heraldist
Employers: Buro vir Heraldiek
Awards Received: Knight of the Order of Saint John | Unitas Medal | Southern Cross Medal | General Service Medal | Order for Meritorious Service | Military Merit Medal | John Chard Decoration
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Ephemeris for March 8, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 17 Pisces 41 | 18 Pisces 5 | 10 Gemini 44 |
| Moon | 10 Pisces 14 | 9 Cancer 51 | 17 Aries 33 |
| Mercury | 29 Pisces 53 | 6 Aries 14 | 23 Gemini 10 |
| Venus | 29 Aries 41 | 9 Aries 59 | 12 Cancer 59 |
| Mars | 13 Taurus 44 | 17 Cancer 55 | 9 Cancer 32 |
| Jupiter | 13 Aries 35 | 12 Gemini 56 | 3 Taurus 31 |
| Saturn | 28 Aries 48 | 21 Pisces 31 | 9 Taurus 11 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 44 | 23 Taurus 51 | 23 Taurus 8 |
| Neptune | 24 Virgo 19 | 29 Pisces 10 | 22 Virgo 44 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 53 | 3 Aquarius 4 | 1 Leo 7 |
| Rahu | 21 Libra 58 | 27 Pisces 58 | 17 Libra 28 |
| Ketu | 21 Aries 58 | 27 Virgo 58 | 17 Aries 28 |
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