Chemist
Robert Robinson
Alkaloid synthesis, and the curly arrow every chemistry student draws.
Sir Robert Robinson was a British organic chemist and Nobel laureate recognised in 1947 for his research on plant dyestuffs (anthocyanins) and alkaloids. In 1947, he also received the Medal of Freedom with Silver Palm.
- Born
- 1886-09-13, Rufford, EnglandA Monday
- Died
- 1975-02-08, Great Missenden, EnglandA Saturday, aged 88
- At birth
- Sun in Virgo, Moon in Pisces
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Birth-time source
- No birth time on record: Rodden X
Born
Died
At birth
Nationality
Birth-time sourceBirth Chart
1886-09-13, Rufford, England · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Londonthe zone used then
Europe/LondonThe chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 20°35′ | Direct |
| Moon | Pisces | 21°07′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Virgo | 8°01′ | Direct |
| Venus | Virgo | 0°08′ | Direct |
| Mars | Scorpio | 14°39′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Libra | 10°43′ | Direct |
| Saturn | Cancer | 20°12′ | Direct |
| Uranus | Libra | 6°59′ | Direct |
| Neptune | Taurus | 27°47′ | Retrograde |
| Pluto | Gemini | 4°03′ | Retrograde |
Death Chart
1975-02-08, Great Missenden, England · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Londonthe zone used then
The chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Aquarius | 19°05′ | Direct |
| Moon | Capricorn | 19°21′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Aquarius | 18°47′ | Retrograde |
| Venus | Pisces | 11°31′ | Direct |
| Mars | Capricorn | 13°01′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Pisces | 20°59′ | Direct |
| Saturn | Cancer | 12°58′ | Retrograde |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2°28′ | Retrograde |
| Neptune | Sagittarius | 11°28′ | Direct |
| Pluto | Libra | 9°02′ | Retrograde |
Their Astrocartography
Where each planet sat on one of the four angles at the moment Robert Robinson 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.