Patterson ClairCameron Vedic birth chart profile
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Patterson ClairCameron

• Remembering (Dec 5, 1995)

★ June 2, 1922 · Des Moines, Iowa
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Moon Sign
Leo
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Sun Sign
Taurus
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Ascendant
Aries
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Nakshatra
Magha
Birth Star
First in FieldFounder/ originatorVocational awardScience Field-ChemistryScience Field-GeologyScience Field-BiologyResearcherSame Job more than 10 yrs
Biography

Who is Patterson ClairCameron?

American geochemist who developed the uranium–lead dating method into lead–lead dating in collaboration with George Tilton. By using lead isotopic data from the Canyon Diablo meteorite, he calculated an age for the Earth of 4.55 billion years, which was a figure far more accurate than those that existed at the time, and one that has remained largely unchanged since 1956. Patterson had first encountered lead contamination in the late 1940s as a graduate student at the University of Chicago. His work on this subject led to a total re-evaluation of the growth in industrial lead concentrations in the atmosphere and the human body, and his subsequent campaigning was seminal in the banning of tetraethyllead in gasoline and lead solder in food cans. Patterson graduated from Grinnell College. He later received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and spent his entire professional career at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Patterson and his wife Laurie had four children. He died in his home in Sea Ranch, California, at the age of 73 on 5 December 1995 reportedly from a severe asthma attack. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Patterson, Clair Cameron (Clair Cameron Patterson)

Public profile overview of Clair Cameron Patterson, an American geochemist known for foundational work in radiometric dating and environmental health science.

Biographical overview

  • Birth: June 2, 1922, Des Moines, United States
  • Occupation: Geochemist
  • Major contributions: Pioneered lead isotope dating (Pb-Pb dating) and used meteorite lead to help establish the age of the Earth.
  • Death: 1995

Notable scientific contributions

  • Lead isotope dating: Developed and applied Pb-Pb dating techniques to determine Earth's age, contributing a widely cited estimate of about 4.55 billion years.
  • Earth history and cosmochemistry: His work helped refine the timescale of planetary formation and the early solar system.
  • Environmental health advocacy: Demonstrated the health risks of environmental lead exposure and advocated for reducing lead in consumer products and fuels.

News and public discourse

Historically, Patterson's research has been cited in scientific reviews and retrospectives about the age of the Earth, isotope geochemistry, and environmental health policy. Public discussions about lead exposure and public health policy often reference his role in highlighting the consequences of lead contamination and the importance of preventive measures.

Public presence and media

As a deceased scientist, there are no active social media profiles associated with Patterson. Public records and scholarly sources summarize his contributions, with mentions in encyclopedias, history of science texts, and geochemistry literature.

Projects and legacy

  • Pb-Pb dating methodology development and application to meteorites and terrestrial samples.
  • Estimations of Earth's age and implications for planetary science.
  • Influence on environmental policy through demonstrations of lead exposure risks.

Further reading and references

  • Britannica and other scholarly profiles documenting his life and work.
  • Historical accounts of the Age of the Earth and lead geochemistry in science history literature.
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Which planetary combinations are in Patterson ClairCameron's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Patterson ClairCameron's chart shows 2 challenging combinations.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Patterson ClairCameron live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Patterson ClairCameron, in order.

PREVIOUSAug 2, 2026 - Sep 2, 2026
Mercury / Moon / Ketu
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What do Patterson ClairCameron's numerology numbers say?

Patterson ClairCameron's core numbers are Destiny 5, Soul Urge 5, Personality 2, Karmic Debt 19, Kabbalah Number 33.

◎Destiny
5

Chaldean Destiny 5 indicates dynamic progress through change and versatility. It supports travel, sales, communication roles, and fast adaptation.

❖Soul Urge
5

Chaldean Soul 5 desires freedom and variety. It seeks change, movement, experiences, and space to explore life.

◇Personality
2

Chaldean Personality 2 appears gentle, diplomatic, and cooperative. Others often see empathy, tact, and calm support.

⚖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.

∞Kabbalah Number
33

Kabbalah Number 33 reflects a master-teaching spiritual code. It supports healing, compassion, and upliftment through service leadership.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1944
Relationship
Marriage 1944 (Lorna "Laurie" Patterson)
1951
Career
Great Achievement 1951 (PhD)
1995
Death
Death by Disease 5 December 1995 (Asthma attack, age 73)
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