William John Murtagh Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

William J. Murtagh (1923–2018) was a prominent historian known for being the first Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places. Born in Philadelphia, he earned a Ph.D. in architectural history from the University of Pennsylvania and was a Fulbright scholar. Murtagh contributed significantly to historic preservation in the U.S., particularly through his involvement with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the 1964 guidelines for historic preservation. He published 'Keeping Time' and held various academic and preservation roles before his passing in Maine and Florida.

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Meaning of the name - William

resolute protector, strong-willed warrior

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May 2, 1923 Facts

Generation Group

William John Murtagh belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Philadelphia

Place of Death: Sarasota

Cause of Death: heart failure

Educated At: University of Freiburg | University of Bonn | University of Pennsylvania

Occupation: architectural historian | lecturer | university teacher | architect

Employers: University of Florida | University of Maryland | National Park Service | National Trust for Historic Preservation | University of Hawaiʻi | Columbia University | National Register of Historic Places

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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.