About
Nineteenth-century British astrologer who published several books, including The Herald of Astrology and Zadkiel's Almanac.
Before Fame
He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Navy until 1829. He published his debut astrological work in 1831.
Trivia
He brought a libel suit against Admiral Edward Beicher when Beicher accused him of being a charlatan.
Family Life
Born Richard James Morrison, he is best remembered by his pen name of Zadkiel.
Associated With
He and Russell Grant worked as astrologers in England in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, respectively.