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Nicolson Nigel

★ January 19, 1917 · Sevenoaks, England
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Moon Sign
Scorpio
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Sun Sign
Capricorn
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Ascendant
Libra
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Nakshatra
Anuradha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Jupiter / Moon / Ketu · Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
PoliticsWritersEntrepreneurSame Job more than 10 yrsExtramarital AffairsDivorceeDestiny Number 22Soul Number 7
Biography

Who is Nicolson Nigel?

British writer, publisher and politician. Nicolson was the son of writers Sir Harold Nicolson and Vita Sackville-West; he had a brother Ben, an art historian. He wrote many books and founded with George Weidenfeld the firm Weidenfeld and Nicolson, of which he was a director from 1948 to 1992. He also worked as a broadcaster and was a member of the Ancient Monuments Board. Although his father had been first a National Labour and then a Labour politician, Nigel Nicolson became active in the Conservative Party. He was elected Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East and Christchurch at a by-election in February 1952, when the previous MP, Brendan Bracken, was elevated to the House of Lords. Nicolson was re-elected in the seat in the general election of May 1955. However, he was uncomfortable within the Tory party and voted with Labour to abolish hanging and abstained in a vote of confidence in the government over the Suez War. Nicolson returned to writing, particularly on heritage and biography. He co-wrote a celebrated 1973 book on his parents, "Portrait of a Marriage." It balanced a frank account of his bisexual parents extramarital affairs with their enduring love for each other; it caused an uproar when it was published. He edited his fathers diaries and, with Joanne Trautmann, the letters of Virginia Woolf. Later he wrote the "Long Life" column for The Spectator, and a "Time of My Life" column for The Sunday Telegraph. His autobiography, "Long Life," was published in 1997. In 1953, Nicolson married Philippa, the daughter of Sir Gervais Tennyson-dEyncourt, and they had two daughters, Rebecca, a publisher, Juliet, an historian, and a son, Adam, a writer. They divorced in 1970. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Nigel Nicolson

Nigel Nicolson was an English writer and editor born on January 19, 1917, in Sevenoaks, United Kingdom. He is best known as a member of a prominent literary family and for his work preserving and presenting the writings and correspondence of his parents, Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson.

Biographical at a glance

  • Parents: Harold Nicolson (diplomat and writer) and Vita Sackville-West (poet and novelist).
  • Career: Writer, editor, and editor of correspondence; contributor to English literary biographical and biographical study projects.
  • Legacy: Played a key role in making the letters and life of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson accessible to readers in modern times.

Notable works

  • Portrait of a Marriage, a biographical study of his parents’ marriage.
  • Editor of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson’s correspondence, helping to publish their letters for the literary public.

Public life and influence

Nigel Nicolson was a recognized figure in English literary circles. His editing and biographical work contributed to the public understanding of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, and to the broader appreciation of mid‑20th century English letters.

News, social media and recent projects

As a deceased public figure, there are no active social media profiles or contemporary projects. Obituaries and retrospective pieces appeared in major outlets at the time of his passing. Current public discussion centers on historical and literary scholarship related to the Nicolson and Sackville-West families and their papers.

Other notes

He is associated with the Sackville-West and Nicolson literary lineage, including ties to Knole, the historic estate in Sevenoaks linked to Vita Sackville-West.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Nicolson Nigel's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Nicolson Nigel's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Ruchaka Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Nicolson Nigel running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Nicolson Nigel is currently in the Jupiter mahadasha, running from Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026.

PREVIOUSJul 6, 2026 - Sep 14, 2026
Jupiter / Moon / Mercury
NOWSep 14, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026
Jupiter / Moon / Ketu
NEXTOct 12, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027
Jupiter / Moon / Venus
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What do Nicolson Nigel's numerology numbers say?

Nicolson Nigel's core numbers are Destiny 22, Soul Urge 7, Personality 4, Karmic Debt 19.

◎Destiny
22

Chaldean Destiny 22 indicates large-scale creation and legacy work. It supports building institutions, platforms, and systems with real-world impact.

❖Soul Urge
7

Chaldean Soul 7 desires truth and depth. It seeks learning, solitude, spiritual growth, and refined understanding.

◇Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

⚖Karmic Debt
19

Chaldean Karmic Debt 19 indicates lessons of independence with respect for others. It asks balanced leadership—stand strong, but do not isolate or dominate.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1997
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1997 (Autobiography, "Long Life")
2004
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 23 September 2004 (Age 87)
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