Gordon Foster (1921-2010) was an Irish computer engineer and professor who significantly contributed to the development of the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) system, which transitioned from a 9-digit code established in 1965 to a 10-digit format, later evolving to 13 digits in 2007. He was also recognized for his exceptional mathematical skills, which led to his role in British military intelligence (MI6) during World War II, focusing on codebreaking. Foster made notable contributions across information technology, computing, and statistical analysis.
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Meaning of the name - Gordon
hill fort, valley fort
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Gordon Foster belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Belfast
Place of Death: Dublin
Educated At: University of Oxford
Occupation: mathematician
Employers: British military intelligence (MI6)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Pisces 21 | 6 Pisces 8 | 17 Gemini 7 |
| Moon | 3 Libra 53 | 19 Capricorn 56 | 18 Cancer 4 |
| Mercury | 17 Pisces 13 | 18 Pisces 28 | 11 Cancer 5 |
| Venus | 21 Aries 14 | 10 Aries 15 | 4 Taurus 3 |
| Mars | 8 Aries 33 | 17 Cancer 1 | 23 Gemini 1 |
| Jupiter | 14 Virgo 47 | 11 Gemini 56 | 10 Virgo 19 |
| Saturn | 23 Virgo 25 | 20 Pisces 4 | 18 Virgo 57 |
| Uranus | 5 Pisces 36 | 23 Taurus 33 | 9 Pisces 36 |
| Neptune | 11 Leo 44 | 28 Pisces 43 | 11 Leo 33 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 54 | 2 Aquarius 45 | 7 Cancer 52 |
| Rahu | 0 Scorpio 6 | 28 Pisces 36 | 24 Libra 36 |
| Ketu | 0 Taurus 6 | 28 Virgo 36 | 24 Aries 36 |
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