Leonard Reitstein Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Leonard Raymond Reitstein (1928-2019) was a prominent member of the Jewish community in South Africa who significantly contributed to the development of chess in the country. Born in Cape Town, he was educated at Seepunt Laerskool and Hoërskool Oudtshoorn. He served as president of the Cape Town Chess Club and the South African Chess Federation, played internationally, including a notable meeting with Fidel Castro in Cuba, and authored several chess books. He also published the magazine The South African Chess Player and worked for Blumberg & Kleinman and the Jewish Board of Deputies.

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Meaning of the name - Leonard

brave lion

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June 6, 1928 Facts

Generation Group

Leonard Reitstein belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Cape Town

Place of Death: Cape Town

Educated At: Seepunt Laerskool | Hoërskool Oudtshoorn

Occupation: correspondence chess player | chess player

Spouses: Ruth

Children: 3

Employers: Blumberg & Kleinman | Jewish Board of Deputies

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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.