Arthur Franklin Mapes (March 16, 1913 - January 4, 1986) was a celebrated Indiana poet, best known for his poem 'Indiana,' which became the official state poem in 1963. He was named the Indiana State Poet Laureate in 1977, although the title was not officially recognized until 2005. His poetry often reflected his humble roots, his passion for his hometown, and themes of God, family, and nature. A prolific writer, his work was featured in various national publications and in collections published posthumously.
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Meaning of the name - Arthur
bear, strong man
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Place of Birth: Kendallville, Indiana
Occupation: poet | writer
Spouses: Ruth Acker
Children: 10
Employers: Flint & Walling, Inc.
Awards Received: The Golden Quill Award of 1965 | 8 awards at the state, national and international levels
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for March 16, 2024 |
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Sun | 25 Pisces 31 | 26 Pisces 36 | 13 Cancer 1 |
Moon | 6 Cancer 11 | 21 Gemini 4 | 3 Leo 13 |
Mercury | 11 Aries 43 | 12 Aries 1 | 9 Leo 8 |
Venus | 6 Taurus 47 | 5 Pisces 56 | 27 Taurus 23 |
Mars | 19 Aquarius 31 | 25 Aquarius 7 | 13 Taurus 32 |
Jupiter | 13 Capricorn 54 | 14 Taurus 11 | 12 Capricorn 36 |
Saturn | 29 Taurus 47 | 11 Pisces 46 | 12 Gemini 49 |
Uranus | 6 Aquarius 14 | 20 Taurus 8 | 6 Aquarius 26 |
Neptune | 23 Cancer 18 | 27 Pisces 20 | 25 Cancer 15 |
Pluto | 28 Gemini 0 | 1 Aquarius 35 | 29 Gemini 54 |
Rahu | 3 Aries 46 | 16 Aries 52 | 27 Pisces 53 |
Ketu | 3 Libra 46 | 16 Libra 52 | 27 Virgo 53 |
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