Hugh Iorys Hughes (1902-1977) was a Welsh civil engineer and yachtsman known for his role in designing the Mulberry harbours for Operation Overlord during WWII. Born in Bangor, he studied engineering and worked for Owen Williams. Hughes contributed innovative ideas for artificial harbours and jetties, particularly the use of concrete caissons. Post-war, he co-founded the Ocean Cruising Club and was involved in significant projects like the Blackwall Tunnel. His ashes were scattered in Menai Straits, and he is commemorated with plaques in Bangor and Arromanches.
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Meaning of the name - Hugh
mind, intellect
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Hugh Iorys Hughes belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Bangor
Place of Death: Colchester
Cause of Death: heart attack
Educated At: University of Sheffield | Friars' School
Occupation: civil engineer | engineer
Spouses: Jane Vernon
Employers: Owen Williams
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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 April 16, 1902
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 25 Aries 33 | 26 Aries 31 | 24 Leo 35 |
| Moon | 11 Leo 50 | 13 Aries 0 | 15 Aquarius 51 |
| Mercury | 12 Aries 26 | 1 Aries 57 | 1 Virgo 33 |
| Venus | 9 Pisces 44 | 20 Taurus 39 | 28 Cancer 28 |
| Mars | 21 Aries 45 | 5 Aries 11 | 19 Cancer 1 |
| Jupiter | 13 Aquarius 11 | 17 Cancer 8 | 10 Aquarius 20 |
| Saturn | 27 Capricorn 54 | 7 Aries 21 | 22 Capricorn 53 |
| Uranus | 21 Sagittarius 3 | 29 Taurus 30 | 17 Sagittarius 15 |
| Neptune | 29 Gemini 3 | 2 Aries 46 | 3 Cancer 3 |
| Pluto | 17 Gemini 3 | 5 Aquarius 25 | 19 Gemini 31 |
| Rahu | 4 Scorpio 54 | 6 Pisces 34 | 28 Libra 20 |
| Ketu | 4 Taurus 54 | 6 Virgo 34 | 28 Aries 20 |
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