Being born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign Ox you will have qualities such as patience, being taciturn and motivate others to reach higher levels of confidence. Eccentric by nature Oxes sometimes anger too easily. Most have strong opinions coupled with fierce tempers. They don't speak often but when they do it's quite eloquent. Oxes are strong mentally and physically. In everyday life Oxes are easygoing. Stubborness often brings them more harm than good. Failing or being opposed in their beliefs does not sit well for an Ox.
Astrology character and traits of Ox sign: Calm, relaxed, patient, self-assured, sincere, brave, intelligent, sociable, alert, can anger easily, bigoted and resolute.
1709 Zodiac Sign Ox Compatibility
Chinese Zodiac Signs are based upon a twelve year lunar cycle. Your zodiac animal sign is determined by your birthday year. If you were born in 1709 then your astrological sign is Ox. There are twelve animal signs. Each animal has it's own attributes and personality traits the Chinese believe comprise the nature of each particular animal.
Best matches for Zodiac Sign Ox are: Rat, Rooster, Pig, Snake
Bad matches for Zodiac Sign Ox are: Goat, Horse, Dog
Historical Events for the Year 1709
2nd February Star Sign » Alexander Selkirk is rescued after being shipwrecked on a desert island, inspiring the book 'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe.
28th June Star Sign » Peter I of Russia or Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava.
8th August Star Sign » Bartolomeu de Gusmão demonstrates the lifting power of hot air in an audience before the King of Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal
28th August Star Sign » Pamheiba known as Meidingnu Pamheiba is crowned King of Manipur.
11th September Star Sign » Battle of Malplaquet: Great Britain, Netherlands and Austria fight against France.
Famous Birthdays in 1709
1st January » Johann Heinrich Hartmann Bätz, German-Dutch organ builder (d. 1770)
24th January » Dom Bédos de Celles, French monk and organ builder (d. 1779)
24th February » Jacques de Vaucanson, French engineer (d. 1782)
10th March » Georg Wilhelm Steller, German botanist, zoologist, physician, and explorer (d. 1746)
27th March » William Flackton, English organist, viola player, and composer (d. 1798)
14th April » Charles Collé, French playwright and songwriter (d. 1783)
25th June » Francesco Araja, Italian composer (d. 1762)
5th July » Étienne de Silhouette, French Controller-General of Finances (d. 1767)
11th July » Johan Gottschalk Wallerius, Swedish chemist and mineralogist (d. 1785)
8th August » Hermann Anton Gelinek, German-Italian monk and violinist (d. 1779)
18th September » Samuel Johnson, English lexicographer and author (d. 1784)
25th October » Georg Gebel (the younger) named Georg Gebel, German organist and composer (d. 1753)
2nd November » Anne, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange (d. 1759)
22nd November » Franz Benda, Czech violinist and composer (d. 1786)
1st December » Franz Xaver Richter, Czech singer-songwriter, violinist, and conductor (d. 1789)