Geoffrey Vernon Brooke Herford was a British research entomologist and civil servant, notable for his focus on insect damage to food supplies. Born on November 18, 1905, he played a pivotal role during the Second World War as the first director of the government Pest Infestation Laboratory. His work primarily centered on controlling insects that affect stored food, contributing significantly to food security and public health until his passing on February 2, 2000.
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Meaning of the name - Geoffrey
God's peace, peaceful ruler, friend of God (Germanic, English); The second element means 'peace, sanctuary', while the first may relate to '*gautaz' ('Geat').
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Geoffrey Herford belongs to the GI Generation group.
Educated At: University of Minnesota | Magdalen College | Gresham's School
Occupation: entomologist
Employers: Pest Infestation Laboratory
Awards Received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Scorpio 42 | 26 Scorpio 36 | 27 Pisces 12 |
| Moon | 9 Leo 10 | 9 Scorpio 28 | 12 Capricorn 38 |
| Mercury | 15 Sagittarius 36 | 0 Sagittarius 33 | 15 Aries 34 |
| Venus | 4 Scorpio 42 | 14 Scorpio 45 | 5 Aries 10 |
| Mars | 0 Aquarius 23 | 10 Sagittarius 15 | 0 Taurus 53 |
| Jupiter | 1 Gemini 50 | 25 Cancer 5 | 1 Gemini 4 |
| Saturn | 26 Aquarius 57 | 25 Pisces 8 | 8 Pisces 28 |
| Uranus | 2 Capricorn 9 | 29 Taurus 34 | 8 Capricorn 10 |
| Neptune | 10 Cancer 5 | 29 Pisces 29 | 7 Cancer 37 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 13 | 1 Aquarius 39 | 20 Gemini 45 |
| Rahu | 25 Leo 25 | 14 Pisces 27 | 19 Leo 4 |
| Ketu | 25 Aquarius 25 | 14 Virgo 27 | 19 Aquarius 4 |
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