Alasdair Gray was a British writer, screenwriter, poet, painter, illustrator, and novelist born in Glasgow on December 28, 1934. His diverse talents spanned multiple artistic disciplines, contributing significantly to contemporary literature and visual arts. Gray's work often contained social commentary and reflections on the human condition, making him a prominent figure in the Scottish literary scene. He was well-known for his innovative narrative style and the integration of illustrations into his writings. His influence remains significant in both literature and visual artistry until his passing on December 29, 2019.
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Meaning of the name - Alasdair
defender of the people
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Alasdair Gray belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Glasgow
Place of Death: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Cause of Death: pneumonia
Educated At: Whitehill Secondary School | Glasgow School of Art
Occupation: novelist | science fiction writer | visual artist | illustrator | painter | poet | writer | screenwriter
Employers: Glasgow School of Art
Awards Received: Guardian Fiction Prize | Saltire Awards
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 28, 2025 |
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| Sun | 6 Capricorn 4 | 7 Capricorn 0 | 7 Aries 52 |
| Moon | 29 Virgo 22 | 16 Aries 3 | 29 Capricorn 6 |
| Mercury | 4 Capricorn 34 | 23 Sagittarius 21 | 13 Pisces 45 |
| Venus | 15 Capricorn 37 | 4 Capricorn 48 | 8 Taurus 35 |
| Mars | 8 Libra 8 | 10 Capricorn 0 | 19 Libra 0 |
| Jupiter | 16 Scorpio 1 | 21 Cancer 49 | 22 Scorpio 26 |
| Saturn | 24 Aquarius 49 | 25 Pisces 53 | 5 Pisces 10 |
| Uranus | 27 Aries 32 | 28 Taurus 3 | 0 Taurus 5 |
| Neptune | 14 Virgo 32 | 29 Pisces 27 | 12 Virgo 32 |
| Pluto | 25 Cancer 21 | 2 Aquarius 36 | 23 Cancer 50 |
| Rahu | 2 Aquarius 25 | 12 Pisces 21 | 27 Capricorn 36 |
| Ketu | 2 Leo 25 | 12 Virgo 21 | 27 Cancer 36 |
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