William Ryan Dawson (1927-2020) was an American zoologist and ornithologist, serving as an emeritus professor at the University of Michigan. His research focused on comparative studies of desert birds and their non-desert relatives in regions including the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Australia. Dawson's contributions to ornithology have been significant in understanding avian ecology in these varied environments.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Ryan Dawson belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Los Angeles
Place of Death: Ann Arbor
Occupation: ornithologist | zoologist
Employers: University of Michigan
Awards Received: Loye and Alden Miller Research Award | Brewster Medal | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Virgo 38 | 1 Virgo 54 | 7 Sagittarius 38 |
| Moon | 2 Leo 9 | 20 Virgo 29 | 21 Aquarius 48 |
| Mercury | 21 Leo 49 | 14 Leo 47 | 18 Scorpio 13 |
| Venus | 24 Virgo 37 | 28 Cancer 59 | 21 Libra 13 |
| Mars | 19 Virgo 14 | 11 Libra 17 | 24 Scorpio 38 |
| Jupiter | 1 Aries 54 | 16 Cancer 33 | 23 Pisces 46 |
| Saturn | 1 Sagittarius 45 | 0 Aries 22 | 10 Sagittarius 15 |
| Uranus | 2 Aries 36 | 1 Gemini 25 | 29 Pisces 31 |
| Neptune | 26 Leo 52 | 1 Aries 31 | 29 Leo 12 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 35 | 1 Aquarius 53 | 16 Cancer 48 |
| Rahu | 24 Gemini 29 | 19 Pisces 0 | 19 Gemini 17 |
| Ketu | 24 Sagittarius 29 | 19 Virgo 0 | 19 Sagittarius 17 |
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