Matthias Schaefer (1942 - 2021) was a prominent German zoologist and ecologist. He led the Department of Ecology at the University of Göttingen from 1977 until his retirement in 2007. Schaefer studied biology, chemistry, and Slavic studies, earning a doctorate in zoology. He conducted extensive research on arachnology, especially focusing on spider development and diapause. His later work included soil biology, forest ecosystem research, and biodiversity. An author of around 160 scientific articles, he also published notable books on German fauna and ecology.
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Meaning of the name - Matthias
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Matthias Schaefer belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Berlin
Educated At: Universität Bonn | Universität Kiel
Occupation: university teacher
Employers: University of Göttingen
Awards Received: Ordentliches Mitglied der Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur Mainz | Korrespondierendes Mitglied der Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen
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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 April 23, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 23, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 23, 2026 |
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| Sun | 2 Taurus 37 | 3 Taurus 16 | 23 Cancer 14 |
| Moon | 28 Cancer 41 | 24 Cancer 26 | 25 Leo 55 |
| Mercury | 6 Taurus 4 | 12 Aries 39 | 5 Cancer 23 |
| Venus | 16 Pisces 35 | 29 Taurus 5 | 21 Gemini 50 |
| Mars | 28 Gemini 16 | 10 Aries 32 | 20 Leo 1 |
| Jupiter | 19 Gemini 40 | 17 Cancer 56 | 8 Cancer 2 |
| Saturn | 28 Taurus 18 | 8 Aries 10 | 8 Gemini 40 |
| Uranus | 28 Taurus 47 | 29 Taurus 52 | 3 Gemini 20 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 38 | 3 Aries 0 | 27 Virgo 29 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 28 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 5 Leo 0 |
| Rahu | 10 Virgo 53 | 6 Pisces 12 | 6 Virgo 26 |
| Ketu | 10 Pisces 53 | 6 Virgo 12 | 6 Pisces 26 |
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