Hugh David MacEwen Barton was a prominent British businessman who played a pivotal role in the growth of Jardine Matheson, serving as its chairman and managing director from 1953 to 1963. He joined the company in 1933 and quickly rose through the ranks, overseeing its expansion in Hong Kong and Asia post-World War II. Barton was notable for leading Jardines to its initial public offering, achieving remarkable financial success. A decorated military officer and influential diplomat, he also founded the Penta Hotel Chain and contributed to various sectors including banking and trade.
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Meaning of the name - Hugh
mind, intellect
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Hugh David MacEwen Barton belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Ireland
Educated At: Trinity College
Occupation: businessperson
Spouses: Rose-Marie Meyer
Children: Susannah Barton
Employers: Jardine Matheson | Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation | SG Warburg
Awards Received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
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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 January 17, 1911
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Capricorn 29 | 27 Capricorn 35 | 20 Taurus 50 |
| Moon | 3 Virgo 8 | 14 Capricorn 52 | 14 Scorpio 40 |
| Mercury | 11 Capricorn 19 | 25 Capricorn 3 | 10 Taurus 11 |
| Venus | 8 Aquarius 59 | 0 Aquarius 14 | 29 Gemini 23 |
| Mars | 19 Sagittarius 51 | 25 Capricorn 35 | 14 Pisces 25 |
| Jupiter | 11 Scorpio 38 | 19 Cancer 8 | 7 Scorpio 57 |
| Saturn | 0 Taurus 30 | 27 Pisces 15 | 11 Taurus 45 |
| Uranus | 25 Capricorn 20 | 27 Taurus 36 | 29 Capricorn 18 |
| Neptune | 20 Cancer 0 | 29 Pisces 47 | 19 Cancer 15 |
| Pluto | 26 Gemini 22 | 3 Aquarius 14 | 26 Gemini 34 |
| Rahu | 15 Taurus 33 | 11 Pisces 16 | 9 Taurus 27 |
| Ketu | 15 Scorpio 33 | 11 Virgo 16 | 9 Scorpio 27 |
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