William James Stirling was a prominent physicist, recognized for his significant contributions to academia. He notably served as the first Provost of Imperial College London from August 2013 until his retirement in August 2018. Throughout his career, he played an essential role in shaping educational policies and fostering scientific research at the institution. His leadership and vision greatly influenced the college's development during his tenure. Stirling was born on February 4, 1953, and passed away on November 9, 2018, leaving behind a legacy in the field of physics.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James Stirling belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Belfast
Educated At: Belfast Royal Academy | Peterhouse | University of Cambridge
Occupation: physicist
Employers: Durham University
Awards Received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Fellow of the Royal Society | Fellow of the Institute of Physics
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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 February 4, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 4, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 4, 2026 |
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| Sun | 15 Aquarius 23 | 15 Aquarius 40 | 28 Aries 9 |
| Moon | 15 Libra 3 | 18 Virgo 14 | 29 Gemini 2 |
| Mercury | 16 Aquarius 31 | 25 Aquarius 41 | 0 Aries 53 |
| Venus | 2 Aries 14 | 22 Aquarius 34 | 19 Aries 57 |
| Mars | 27 Pisces 18 | 9 Aquarius 28 | 21 Taurus 2 |
| Jupiter | 12 Taurus 18 | 16 Cancer 59 | 25 Taurus 0 |
| Saturn | 27 Libra 49 | 28 Pisces 54 | 24 Libra 13 |
| Uranus | 15 Cancer 22 | 27 Taurus 28 | 14 Cancer 47 |
| Neptune | 23 Libra 51 | 0 Aries 14 | 22 Libra 21 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 12 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 20 Leo 50 |
| Rahu | 12 Aquarius 14 | 10 Pisces 20 | 8 Aquarius 22 |
| Ketu | 12 Leo 14 | 10 Virgo 20 | 8 Leo 22 |
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