James Herriot Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

James Alfred Wight, known as James Herriot, was a British veterinary surgeon and author born on October 3, 1916, and passed away on February 23, 1995. He was a recipient of the Order of the British Empire and a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Herriot drew on his extensive experience as a veterinarian to write a series of books about animals and their owners. His semi-autobiographical works began with 'If Only They Could Talk' in 1970, which inspired a series of films and television adaptations.

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Meaning of the name - James

supplanter, he who takes the place of another

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October 3, 1916 Facts

Generation Group

James Herriot belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Sunderland

Place of Death: Thirsk

Cause of Death: prostate cancer

Educated At: Hillhead High School | University of Glasgow

Occupation: autobiographer | children's writer | physician writer | comedian | veterinarian

Awards Received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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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.