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Peter J Pitchess

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★ February 26, 1912 · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Gemini
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Sun Sign
Aquarius
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Ascendant
Libra
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Nakshatra
Mrigashira
Birth Star
LawLeadership RolesLife Path 5Destiny Number 3Soul Number 7Personality Number 5Kabbalah Number 11Birth Number 8

Peter J Pitchess's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Peter J Pitchess has a Gemini Moon sign, Mrigashira Nakshatra and a Libra Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Aquarius.

Peter J Pitchess Birth Details

Date of birthFebruary 26, 1912
Birth time10:00 PM
Birth placeSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Birth data rating
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What is Peter J Pitchess's Moon sign?

Peter J Pitchess's Moon sign is Gemini in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Peter J Pitchess's Nakshatra?

Peter J Pitchess's Moon Nakshatra is Mrigashira, with the Moon in Gemini.

What is Peter J Pitchess's Ascendant?

Peter J Pitchess's Ascendant (Lagna) is Libra in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Peter J Pitchess's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Peter J Pitchess's Sun sign is Aquarius. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Peter J Pitchess's birth date and birth time?

Peter J Pitchess was born on February 26, 1912 at 10:00 PM in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Peter J Pitchess?

American police officer, who served as the 28th Sheriff of Los Angeles County, California. He is credited with modernizing the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, turning the department into the sixth-largest police department, and the largest sheriffs department, in the United States. Pitchess died at his home in Newport Beach on 4 April 1999 at the age of 87, from heart failure. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Peter J. Pitchess – Public Profile

Overview

Peter J. Pitchess (born February 26, 1912 in Salt Lake City, Utah) was a prominent American law-enforcement administrator who served as Sheriff of Los Angeles County. He is best known for expanding the department, modernizing training, and overseeing jail facility developments. The Pitchess Detention Center in Los Angeles County is named in his honor.

Early life

Born on February 26, 1912 in Salt Lake City, Pitchess later moved to California and joined the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Public archival materials and county histories document his rise through the ranks and his subsequent leadership role.

Career and tenure as Sheriff

  • Led Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as Sheriff from 1958 to 1982.
  • Oversaw expansion of jail facilities and modernization of training programs to raise professional standards within the department.
  • Implemented reforms and community-relations initiatives during a period of significant change in law enforcement.

Legacy and associated institutions

The Pitchess Detention Center, a major Los Angeles County jail complex, is named in his honor and has been central to the county's inmate management system for decades. His name also appears in various county history records and law-enforcement heritage programs.

News, social media, and public presence

There are no verified public social media profiles for Peter J. Pitchess. Public information about him appears in historical archives, newspaper obituaries, and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department histories.

Recent projects

As a historical public figure, there are no ongoing personal projects or recent releases attributed to Peter J. Pitchess. Current references to his work are part of archival histories and ongoing institutional legacies (for example, facilities named in his honor).

Notes

Because Peter J. Pitchess operated in the mid-to-late 20th century, contemporary social-media activity is not applicable. For authoritative biographical details, refer to archival materials from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and major regional newspapers.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Peter J Pitchess's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Peter J Pitchess's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 1 challenging combination, including Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Peter J Pitchess live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Peter J Pitchess, in order.

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What do Peter J Pitchess's numerology numbers say?

Peter J Pitchess's core numbers are Life Path 5, Destiny 3, Soul Urge 7, Personality 5, Kabbalah Number 11, Birth 8.

∞Life Path
5

Chaldean Life Path 5 is Mercury-driven—change, movement, and adaptability. It indicates growth through travel, variety, communication, and flexibility.

◎Destiny
3

Chaldean Destiny 3 indicates creative expression and communication. It supports writing, speaking, marketing, media, and artistic visibility.

❖Soul Urge
7

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

◇Personality
5

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

∞Kabbalah Number
11

Kabbalah Number 11 reflects a heightened spiritual code of intuition and illumination. It supports inspired guidance when grounded and balanced.

✦Birth
8

Discover Birth Number 8 in Vedic astrology: its traits, destiny, career tendencies, relationships, and Saturn's influence shaping wealth, power, and transformation.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1999
Death
Death by Heart Attack 4 April 1999 (Age 87)
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