William Richmond Dowd was an American harpsichord maker born on February 28, 1922, and passed away on November 25, 2008. He was significant for his contributions to the historical harpsichord movement, establishing himself as one of its leading pioneers. Dowd's work played a crucial role in reviving the art of harpsichord making, emphasizing historical accuracy and craftsmanship. His influence and dedication to the craft have left a lasting impact on the field of historical performance and the appreciation of early keyboard instruments.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Dowd belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Newark
Place of Death: Fairfax County
Educated At: Harvard University
Occupation: harpsichord maker
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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.
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 28, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Pisces 20 | 10 Pisces 21 | 19 Gemini 58 |
| Moon | 0 Aries 10 | 19 Pisces 32 | 14 Capricorn 55 |
| Mercury | 16 Aquarius 9 | 25 Pisces 49 | 29 Gemini 43 |
| Venus | 14 Pisces 4 | 10 Aries 48 | 20 Cancer 28 |
| Mars | 4 Sagittarius 57 | 17 Cancer 9 | 18 Sagittarius 30 |
| Jupiter | 17 Libra 34 | 12 Gemini 15 | 8 Libra 44 |
| Saturn | 6 Libra 49 | 20 Pisces 35 | 1 Libra 33 |
| Uranus | 9 Pisces 34 | 23 Taurus 38 | 13 Pisces 34 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 54 | 28 Pisces 53 | 13 Leo 47 |
| Pluto | 8 Cancer 1 | 2 Aquarius 52 | 9 Cancer 3 |
| Rahu | 10 Libra 33 | 28 Pisces 23 | 5 Libra 6 |
| Ketu | 10 Aries 33 | 28 Virgo 23 | 5 Aries 6 |
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