Public Figure Profiles

William Bridges

Major General Sir William Throsby Bridges, (18 February 1861 – 18 May 1915) was a senior Australian Army officer who was instrumental in establishing the Royal Military College, Duntroon and who served as the first Australian Chief of the General Staff. During the First World War he commanded the 1st Australian Division at Gallipoli, where he died of wounds on 18 May 1915, becoming the first Australian general officer to be killed during the war. He was the first Australian officer—and the first graduate of Kingston—to reach the rank of major general, the first to command a division, and the first to receive a knighthood. He is one of only two Australians killed in action in the Great War to be interred in Australia.

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Some of their strengths

William Bridges has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Generous, Idealistic, Altruistic, Optimistic, Intelligent, and Passionate.

Idealistic and Altruistic

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, William Bridges is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.

Active and Precise

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know William Bridges well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.

Optimistic and Frank

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe William Bridges as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.

A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.

Communicative and Intelligent

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, William Bridges is someone who tends to have a desire to communicate with others, either verbally, through written form, or otherwise, and to have a knack for understanding art, beauty, and aesthetics.

They are also someone who is calm, comforting, and stable, and who loves stability and being a good friend and loyal partner.

Altruistic and Innovative

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, William Bridges tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.

Some of William Bridges's challenges

While William Bridges has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, William Bridges can be Rebellious, Stubborn, Emotionally Distant, Hypocritical, Self-centered, Suspicious, and Pushy.

Rebellious and Emotionally Distant

One of William Bridges's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.

William Bridges must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be excessive and unrealistic, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.

Pushy and Restless

William Bridges is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.

Serious and Callous

Finally, William Bridges also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.

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