Sir Francis Christopher Buchan Bland was a prominent British businessman and politician, born on May 29, 1938, and passing away on January 28, 2017. He held significant positions such as deputy chairman of the Independent Television Authority in 1972, chairman of London Weekend Television in 1984, and chairman of the BBC Board of Governors from 1996 to 2001. Bland also chaired British Telecommunications plc until September 2007 and had interests in the wine industry, owning a vineyard in Gascony, France. His diverse careers included roles at various companies, showcasing his extensive influence in British media and business.
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Meaning of the name - Sir
lord, master
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Sir Francis Christopher Buchan Bland belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Yokohama
Place of Death: Clanville
Cause of Death: prostate cancer
Educated At: Sedbergh School
Occupation: fencer | winegrower | politician | businessperson | writer
Spouses: Jennifer May
Children: Archie Bland
Employers: BBC
Awards Received: Knight Bachelor
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Ephemeris for May 29, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Gemini 39 | 8 Gemini 34 | 0 Virgo 51 |
| Moon | 9 Gemini 25 | 14 Cancer 10 | 20 Leo 15 |
| Mercury | 14 Taurus 45 | 8 Gemini 0 | 7 Virgo 41 |
| Venus | 6 Cancer 5 | 22 Aries 45 | 16 Libra 16 |
| Mars | 24 Gemini 26 | 19 Leo 51 | 21 Leo 0 |
| Jupiter | 1 Pisces 21 | 27 Gemini 29 | 26 Aquarius 43 |
| Saturn | 15 Aries 4 | 0 Aries 14 | 17 Aries 39 |
| Uranus | 15 Taurus 7 | 28 Taurus 0 | 17 Taurus 50 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 21 | 1 Aries 49 | 20 Virgo 8 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 20 | 3 Aquarius 40 | 0 Leo 33 |
| Rahu | 26 Scorpio 20 | 23 Pisces 37 | 21 Scorpio 43 |
| Ketu | 26 Taurus 20 | 23 Virgo 37 | 21 Taurus 43 |
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