Bruce Chatwin (1940-1989) was an English journalist renowned for his travel writing and novels. His debut book, 'In Patagonia' (1977), established him as a premier travel writer, although he viewed himself as a storyteller highlighting unusual narratives. Notable works include 'On the Black Hill' (1982), which won the James Tait Memorial Prize, and 'Utz' (1988), nominated for the Man Booker Prize. He revitalized the travel writing genre and influenced authors like William Dalrymple and Claudio Magris. Chatwin was one of the first famous personalities in the UK to be diagnosed with AIDS.
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Meaning of the name - Bruce
wild boar, strong warrior
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Place of Birth: Sheffield
Place of Death: Nice
Cause of Death: death from AIDS-related complications
Educated At: Marlborough College | University of Edinburgh
Occupation: traveler | novelist | journalist | author | writer
Employers: Sotheby's | The Sunday Times Magazine
Awards Received: E. M. Forster Award | James Tait Black Memorial Prize | Hawthornden Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 13, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 13, 2024 |
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| Sun | 22 Taurus 31 | 23 Taurus 10 | 12 Leo 51 |
| Moon | 4 Leo 23 | 0 Leo 18 | 4 Virgo 55 |
| Mercury | 12 Taurus 43 | 27 Aries 19 | 25 Cancer 21 |
| Venus | 4 Cancer 47 | 17 Taurus 13 | 2 Cancer 10 |
| Mars | 27 Gemini 18 | 9 Aries 50 | 20 Leo 59 |
| Jupiter | 29 Aries 17 | 27 Taurus 2 | 14 Taurus 8 |
| Saturn | 6 Taurus 54 | 17 Pisces 34 | 14 Taurus 32 |
| Uranus | 22 Taurus 2 | 23 Taurus 8 | 25 Taurus 52 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 51 | 29 Pisces 16 | 23 Virgo 44 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 49 | 2 Aquarius 4 | 2 Leo 47 |
| Rahu | 18 Libra 29 | 13 Aries 48 | 14 Libra 2 |
| Ketu | 18 Aries 29 | 13 Libra 48 | 14 Aries 2 |
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