Johannes Hendrik van der Merwe (28 February 1922 - 28 February 2016) was a South African mathematician and physicist. The Frank-Van der Merwe crystal growth model is named after him, and he received several South African academic awards. He is regarded as the 'Father of Epitaxy.' His research is considered fundamental for applications in communication technology.
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Meaning of the name - Jan
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Jan H. van der Merwe belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Humpata
Place of Death: South Africa
Educated At: Stellenbosch University | University of Bristol
Occupation: physicist
Awards Received: Havenga prize
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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 28, 1922
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 28, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 28, 2026 |
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| Sun | 9 Pisces 20 | 10 Pisces 7 | 20 Gemini 55 |
| Moon | 0 Aries 10 | 5 Leo 8 | 27 Capricorn 40 |
| Mercury | 16 Aquarius 9 | 22 Pisces 5 | 29 Gemini 18 |
| Venus | 14 Pisces 4 | 22 Pisces 51 | 21 Cancer 40 |
| Mars | 4 Sagittarius 57 | 28 Aquarius 30 | 18 Sagittarius 11 |
| Jupiter | 17 Libra 34 | 15 Cancer 16 | 8 Libra 45 |
| Saturn | 6 Libra 49 | 1 Aries 36 | 1 Libra 34 |
| Uranus | 9 Pisces 34 | 27 Taurus 44 | 13 Pisces 34 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 54 | 1 Aries 2 | 13 Leo 48 |
| Pluto | 8 Cancer 1 | 4 Aquarius 31 | 9 Cancer 5 |
| Rahu | 10 Libra 33 | 9 Pisces 3 | 5 Libra 3 |
| Ketu | 10 Aries 33 | 9 Virgo 3 | 5 Aries 3 |
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