Sir Ian Kershaw, born on April 29, 1943, is an English historian and author whose work primarily focuses on the social history of 20th-century Germany. Regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party Germany, he is particularly known for his biographies of Hitler. Kershaw studied under the German historian Martin Broszat, whom he acknowledged as an inspiring mentor. Until his retirement, he was a professor at the University of Sheffield and served as a historical advisor for BBC documentaries like 'The Nazis: A Warning from History'.
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Your next birthday is 328 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Ian
God is gracious
Read Full Ian Name AnalysisApril 29, 1943 Facts
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Ian Kershaw belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Oldham
Educated At: St Bede's College | Counthill School | University of Liverpool | Merton College
Occupation: opinion journalist | contemporary historian | university teacher | historian | writer
Spouses: Betty Kershaw
Employers: University of Sheffield | University of Nottingham | University of Manchester
Awards Received: Fellow of the British Academy | Meyer-Struckmann Prize for Humanities and Social Sciences | Fellow of the Royal Historical Society | Elizabeth Longford Prize | Wolfson History Prize | Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding | Medlicott Medal | Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Charlemagne Medal for European Media | Knight Bachelor
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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 29, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 29, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 29, 2026 |
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| Sun | 8 Taurus 13 | 9 Taurus 6 | 27 Cancer 46 |
| Moon | 5 Pisces 28 | 12 Libra 53 | 22 Pisces 11 |
| Mercury | 28 Taurus 43 | 23 Aries 4 | 1 Leo 34 |
| Venus | 16 Gemini 1 | 6 Gemini 22 | 10 Virgo 34 |
| Mars | 9 Pisces 2 | 15 Aries 9 | 9 Taurus 9 |
| Jupiter | 18 Cancer 29 | 18 Cancer 42 | 4 Leo 19 |
| Saturn | 11 Gemini 21 | 8 Aries 51 | 21 Gemini 44 |
| Uranus | 3 Gemini 6 | 0 Gemini 12 | 7 Gemini 37 |
| Neptune | 29 Virgo 45 | 3 Aries 12 | 29 Virgo 43 |
| Pluto | 4 Leo 57 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 6 Leo 34 |
| Rahu | 21 Leo 14 | 5 Pisces 53 | 16 Leo 50 |
| Ketu | 21 Aquarius 14 | 5 Virgo 53 | 16 Aquarius 50 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ian Kershaw's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2026
