John Ardagh (1928-2008) was a British journalist, writer, and broadcaster known for his works exploring culture and society in Europe. He wrote for several publications including The Times and The Observer, focusing on provincial themes. His notable books include 'The New French Revolution' and 'Tale of Five Cities.' Ardagh managed the Good Food Guide and served as European editor for the Good Hotel Guide. He was a member of the Franco-British Council, promoting cross-Channel understanding. Born to a colonial administrator, he had a diverse background through his marriages and family.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Ardagh belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Nyasaland
Place of Death: London
Educated At: Sherborne School, Dorset | Worcester College, Oxford
Occupation: journalist
Spouses: Katharina Ardagh
Children: Arjuna Ardagh
Employers: The Times | Independent Television News | The Observer | Good Food Guide | Good Hotel Guide
Awards Received: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
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Ephemeris for May 28, 1928
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 28, 2025 |
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Sun | 7 Gemini 5 | 7 Gemini 37 | 9 Virgo 57 |
Moon | 3 Libra 49 | 29 Gemini 42 | 13 Aries 47 |
Mercury | 29 Gemini 41 | 5 Gemini 48 | 25 Virgo 12 |
Venus | 27 Taurus 51 | 21 Aries 48 | 27 Virgo 14 |
Mars | 8 Aries 54 | 19 Leo 19 | 14 Gemini 52 |
Jupiter | 28 Aries 36 | 27 Gemini 16 | 10 Taurus 21 |
Saturn | 16 Sagittarius 55 | 0 Aries 9 | 13 Sagittarius 7 |
Uranus | 6 Aries 35 | 27 Taurus 56 | 6 Aries 24 |
Neptune | 26 Leo 31 | 1 Aries 48 | 29 Leo 21 |
Pluto | 15 Cancer 41 | 3 Aquarius 40 | 17 Cancer 58 |
Rahu | 9 Gemini 46 | 23 Pisces 40 | 4 Gemini 38 |
Ketu | 9 Sagittarius 46 | 23 Virgo 40 | 4 Sagittarius 38 |
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