Russell Earl Marker Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Russell Earl Marker (March 12, 1902 - March 3, 1995) was an American chemist who invented the octane classification system while working at Ethyl Corporation. Later in his career, he contributed to the steroid industry in Mexico by successfully synthesizing semisynthetic progesterone from chemical constituents found in Mexican yams, a process known as Marker's degradation. His work ultimately led to the development of oral contraceptive pills and synthetic cortisone and played a significant role in the commercialization of Mexican barbasco.

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Meaning of the name - Russell

red-haired, dweller by the red stream

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March 12, 1902 Facts

Generation Group

Russell Earl Marker belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Hagerstown

Place of Death: Wernersville

Educated At: University of Maryland

Occupation: university teacher | chemist

Employers: Pennsylvania State University

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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.