Economist
David Ricardo
Made a fortune on the stock exchange and then worked out comparative advantage, which is still the central argument for trade between countries.
David Ricardo was a British economist and politician. He is recognized as one of the most influential classical economists, alongside figures such as Thomas Malthus, Adam Smith and James Mill.
- Born
- 1772-04-18, London, EnglandA Saturday
- Died
- 1823-09-11, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, EnglandA Thursday, aged 51
- At birth
- Sun in Aries, Moon in Scorpio
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birth-time source
- No birth time on record: Rodden X
Born
Died
At birth
Nationality
Birth-time sourceBirth Chart
1772-04-18, London, England · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Londonthe zone used then
Europe/LondonThe chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Aries | 28°57′ | Direct |
| Moon | Scorpio | 10°31′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Taurus | 16°12′ | Direct |
| Venus | Gemini | 9°18′ | Direct |
| Mars | Pisces | 24°10′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Aquarius | 26°48′ | Direct |
| Saturn | Leo | 22°53′ | Retrograde |
| Uranus | Taurus | 18°34′ | Direct |
| Neptune | Virgo | 13°43′ | Retrograde |
| Pluto | Capricorn | 21°20′ | Direct |
Death Chart
1823-09-11, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, England · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Londonthe zone used then
The chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 17°55′ | Direct |
| Moon | Sagittarius | 9°16′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 10°35′ | Direct |
| Venus | Libra | 23°18′ | Direct |
| Mars | Leo | 3°20′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Cancer | 7°32′ | Direct |
| Saturn | Taurus | 23°51′ | Retrograde |
| Uranus | Capricorn | 7°38′ | Retrograde |
| Neptune | Capricorn | 4°40′ | Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aries | 1°17′ | Retrograde |
Their Astrocartography
Where each planet sat on one of the four angles at the moment David Ricardo was born. Tap a line to read what the tradition associates with it.
Cast for noon, as the birth time is unknown, so the longitudes are approximate.