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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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 March 8, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Pisces 41 | 17 Pisces 50 | 11 Gemini 42 |
| Moon | 10 Pisces 14 | 15 Scorpio 7 | 29 Aries 34 |
| Mercury | 29 Pisces 53 | 15 Pisces 55 | 25 Gemini 10 |
| Venus | 29 Aries 41 | 2 Aries 27 | 13 Cancer 7 |
| Mars | 13 Taurus 44 | 4 Pisces 35 | 10 Cancer 11 |
| Jupiter | 13 Aries 35 | 15 Cancer 6 | 3 Taurus 44 |
| Saturn | 28 Aries 48 | 2 Aries 31 | 9 Taurus 18 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 44 | 27 Taurus 55 | 23 Taurus 11 |
| Neptune | 24 Virgo 19 | 1 Aries 18 | 22 Virgo 44 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 53 | 4 Aquarius 43 | 1 Leo 8 |
| Rahu | 21 Libra 58 | 8 Pisces 39 | 17 Libra 25 |
| Ketu | 21 Aries 58 | 8 Virgo 39 | 17 Aries 25 |
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