Mtraux Alfred Vedic birth chart profile
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Mtraux Alfred

• Remembering (Apr 12, 1963)

★ November 5, 1902 · Lausanne, Vaud
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Moon Sign
Sagittarius
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Sun Sign
Libra
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Ascendant
Gemini
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Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha
Birth Star
PoliticsHumanities+Social SciencesAnthropologyCareer - dkscoreLeadership RolesDestiny Number 2Soul Number 11Personality Number 5
Biography

Who is Mtraux Alfred?

Swiss-Argentine anthropologist, ethnologist and human rights leader, who in 1947 was assigned to UNESCO, becoming a permanent member of UNESCOs Department of Social Science in 1950. Alfred Métraux took his own life by an overdose of barbiturates on 12 April 1963, aged 60, in Paris. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Alfred Métraux (Alfred Métraux)

Born: 5 November 1902, Lausanne, Switzerland. Métraux was a Swiss ethnologist and anthropologist known for fieldwork in Haiti and the Caribbean, with influential studies on Haitian Vodou and ritual life.

Biographical snapshot

In the mid-20th century, Métraux contributed to European and international ethnography through immersive field research and scholarly writing. His work has informed subsequent generations of scholars studying Caribbean cultures and religion.

Major contributions

  • Extensive ethnographic studies of Haitian Vodou and Caribbean religious practices.
  • Influential analyses of ritual life, social structure, and cultural change in Haiti.

News

There is no current news about living activities. Retrospective scholarship, anniversaries, and bibliographic updates appear periodically in academic venues and library catalogs.

Publications and works

Specific titles are best verified via library catalogs (WorldCat), academic databases, or publisher records. Métraux's research is widely cited in studies of Haitian society and Vodou.

Social media and online presence

No official social media accounts are associated with Alfred Métraux. Any online references are typically archival, institutional profiles, or scholarly articles relying on his work.

Recent projects and influence

As a historical figure, Métraux does not have recent projects. However, his methodologies and findings continue to influence ethnographies of Haiti, ritual studies, and Caribbean anthropology.

Where to learn more

  • University libraries and archives with Caribbean ethnography collections.
  • WorldCat, JSTOR, and academic publishers for bibliographies and scans of his works.
  • Scholarly reviews and retrospective articles on Haitian Vodou and Caribbean ethnography.
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Which planetary combinations are in Mtraux Alfred's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Mtraux Alfred's chart shows 1 challenging combination.

Planetary Combinations
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What do Mtraux Alfred's numerology numbers say?

Mtraux Alfred's core numbers are Destiny 2, Soul Urge 11, Personality 5, Karmic Debt 22.

◎Destiny
2

Chaldean Destiny 2 indicates success through cooperation and harmony. It supports mediation, supportive leadership, and partnership-based growth.

❖Soul Urge
11

Chaldean Soul 11 desires spiritual alignment and intuitive clarity. It seeks meaning, inspiration, and higher guidance with grounding.

◇Personality
5

Chaldean Personality 5 appears energetic, adaptable, and adventurous. Others often see curiosity, movement, and flexibility.

⚖Karmic Debt
22

Master Number 22 in Chaldean numerology amplifies practical vision and large-scale building. It supports legacy creation through structure and responsibility.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1963
Death
Death by Suicide 12 April 1963 (Overdose of barbiturates, age 60)
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