William Ralph Merton was a noted British military scientist and merchant banker born on November 25, 1917. He significantly contributed to the Royal Air Force during World War II by developing advanced bombing and air defense tactics. Following the war, he led an industrial research institute and ventured into venture capitalism. Merton held the position of chairman at the merchant bank Robert Fleming & Co. from 1974 until 1980. He passed away on September 2, 2014, leaving behind a legacy in both military and financial sectors.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Merton belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Westminster
Place of Death: Hampshire
Educated At: Balliol College
Occupation: banker
Spouses: Judy Angela Rutherford | Anthea Lascelles
Children: Jeremy Ralph Merton | Rupert Ralph Merton | Michael Ralph Merton
Employers: Royal Air Force | industrial research institute | Robert Fleming & Co.
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Ephemeris for November 25, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 25, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 25, 2025 |
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| Sun | 2 Sagittarius 39 | 3 Sagittarius 28 | 22 Pisces 6 |
| Moon | 20 Aries 0 | 0 Aquarius 56 | 1 Aries 45 |
| Mercury | 14 Sagittarius 46 | 22 Scorpio 23 | 22 Pisces 29 |
| Venus | 19 Capricorn 48 | 23 Scorpio 17 | 14 Aquarius 55 |
| Mars | 11 Virgo 57 | 15 Sagittarius 14 | 24 Virgo 35 |
| Jupiter | 6 Gemini 39 | 24 Cancer 51 | 4 Gemini 35 |
| Saturn | 15 Leo 17 | 25 Pisces 4 | 9 Leo 3 |
| Uranus | 20 Aquarius 2 | 29 Taurus 17 | 25 Aquarius 15 |
| Neptune | 7 Leo 3 | 29 Pisces 25 | 4 Leo 36 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 4 | 1 Aquarius 47 | 3 Cancer 26 |
| Rahu | 2 Capricorn 58 | 14 Pisces 6 | 27 Sagittarius 15 |
| Ketu | 2 Cancer 58 | 14 Virgo 6 | 27 Gemini 15 |
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