Hendrik W. (H.W.) van der Merwe Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Professor Hendrik W. van der Merwe (1929-2001) was a South African academic and pioneer in conflict resolution. A Quaker by faith, he founded the Abe Bailey Institute for Inter-Racial Studies in 1968 at the University of Cape Town. He held a PhD from UCLA and taught sociology at several universities. Van der Merwe played a significant role in South Africa’s peace efforts, notably organizing meetings between the ANC and the media. His memoir highlights his contributions to conflict resolution in South Africa. He passed away from cancer on March 5, 2001.

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Meaning of the name - Hendrik

ruler of the house, home ruler

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June 24, 1929 Facts

Generation Group

Hendrik W. (H.W.) van der Merwe belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: rural South Africa

Place of Death: near his birthplace

Cause of Death: cancer

Educated At: Stellenbosch University | University of California, Los Angeles

Occupation: academic

Employers: University of Cape Town

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Astrology Analysis

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.