William Arthur Smeaton (1924-2001) was a British historian of chemistry known for his significant contributions to the history of 18th and 19th-century French chemistry, particularly focusing on figures like Lavoisier, Fourcroy, and Guyton de Morveau. He studied under Douglas McKie and held various academic positions at University College London. An avid book collector, his research led to notable biographies in the Dictionary of Scientific Biography. A passionate hiker and skier, he retired in Ely, where he continued his archaeological interests. He was awarded the Dexter Award in 2001.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Broughty Ferry
Place of Death: Cambridge
Educated At: Imperial College London | University College London
Occupation: historian of science | chemist
Spouses: Jacqueline Regester
Children: 1
Employers: University College London
Awards Received: Dexter Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 1 Scorpio 1 | 1 Scorpio 32 | 13 Aquarius 22 |
| Moon | 14 Virgo 19 | 6 Sagittarius 19 | 5 Gemini 44 |
| Mercury | 0 Scorpio 5 | 24 Scorpio 43 | 23 Capricorn 12 |
| Venus | 19 Virgo 32 | 13 Libra 27 | 23 Capricorn 26 |
| Mars | 1 Pisces 40 | 22 Scorpio 18 | 28 Aries 16 |
| Jupiter | 18 Sagittarius 9 | 24 Cancer 38 | 10 Capricorn 16 |
| Saturn | 5 Scorpio 10 | 26 Pisces 3 | 14 Scorpio 31 |
| Uranus | 18 Pisces 2 | 0 Gemini 33 | 19 Pisces 24 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 18 | 29 Pisces 56 | 21 Leo 25 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 32 | 1 Aquarius 23 | 11 Cancer 53 |
| Rahu | 19 Leo 14 | 15 Pisces 47 | 13 Leo 54 |
| Ketu | 19 Aquarius 14 | 15 Virgo 47 | 13 Aquarius 54 |
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