William Gear Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

William Gear was a Scottish painter born on August 2, 1915, in Methil, Scotland, and passed away on February 27, 1997, in Birmingham. He studied at the Edinburgh College of Art from 1932 to 1937 and later moved to Paris, where he studied under Fernand Léger. Gear became associated with the COBRA movement, and his early works were abstract expressionist, influenced by Paul Klee. From the 1950s, his style evolved to feature more geometric forms. He served as head of the painting department at Birmingham School of Art from 1964 to 1975.

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Meaning of the name - William

resolute protector, strong-willed warrior

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August 2, 1915 Facts

Generation Group

William Gear belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Methil

Place of Death: Birmingham

Educated At: Buckhaven High School | Edinburgh College of Art | University of Edinburgh

Occupation: painter

Employers: Kunstakademiet i Birmingham

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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.