Dr. Gerhardus Petrus Christiaan de Kock was a prominent South African economist and the sixth governor of the South African Reserve Bank from January 1, 1981, until his death in 1989. He significantly influenced South Africa's monetary policy and was the only governor to die in office. His career began at the Reserve Bank in 1951 and included roles at the International Monetary Fund. De Kock received several honorary degrees and accolades for his contributions to economics. A statue of him stands at the entrance of the Reserve Bank's auditorium.
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Meaning of the name - Gerhardus
brave with the spear
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Gerhardus Petrus Christiaan de Kock belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cape Town
Place of Death: Pretoria
Cause of Death: August 7, 1989
Occupation: economist | businessperson
Employers: South African Reserve Bank | International Monetary Fund
Awards Received: D.Econ. (University of Natal) | Salprys for Economics (SA Academy of Science and Art) | D.Com. (University of Port Elizabeth) | D.Com. (University of Pretoria) | Frans du Toit Medal (SA Academy of Science and Art) | Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Bankers in South Africa | Central Banker of the Year (1988, Euromoney)
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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 13, 1935
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 13, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 13, 2026 |
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| Sun | 21 Pisces 54 | 22 Pisces 50 | 20 Gemini 30 |
| Moon | 7 Cancer 44 | 14 Capricorn 51 | 25 Libra 54 |
| Mercury | 24 Aquarius 25 | 11 Pisces 19 | 3 Cancer 42 |
| Venus | 18 Aries 58 | 8 Aries 40 | 4 Leo 55 |
| Mars | 23 Libra 21 | 8 Pisces 31 | 9 Libra 46 |
| Jupiter | 23 Scorpio 1 | 15 Cancer 6 | 14 Scorpio 24 |
| Saturn | 3 Pisces 21 | 3 Aries 8 | 10 Pisces 17 |
| Uranus | 29 Aries 15 | 28 Taurus 4 | 4 Taurus 7 |
| Neptune | 12 Virgo 57 | 1 Aries 30 | 11 Virgo 53 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 57 | 4 Aquarius 51 | 24 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 28 Capricorn 27 | 8 Pisces 23 | 23 Capricorn 38 |
| Ketu | 28 Cancer 27 | 8 Virgo 23 | 23 Cancer 38 |
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