Burton Watson was an American translator and writer known for his significant contributions to the translation of classical Chinese and Japanese literature. Born on June 13, 1925, in New York City, he developed a deep interest in East Asian languages and culture, which shaped his career as a translator. Watson's works have made important literary texts accessible to English-speaking audiences. He passed away on April 1, 2017, in Kamagaya, Japan, leaving behind a legacy of literary scholarship that bridged cultures.
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Meaning of the name - Burton
From the hill of the fort, from the hill where the fort is
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Place of Birth: New Rochelle
Place of Death: Kamagaya
Educated At: Columbia University
Occupation: university teacher | translator | writer
Employers: Kyoto University | Stanford University
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 13, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 13, 2024 |
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| Sun | 22 Gemini 6 | 23 Gemini 7 | 27 Virgo 10 |
| Moon | 23 Pisces 49 | 17 Virgo 8 | 26 Libra 38 |
| Mercury | 14 Gemini 8 | 21 Gemini 52 | 13 Virgo 36 |
| Venus | 5 Cancer 37 | 25 Gemini 35 | 5 Scorpio 26 |
| Mars | 21 Cancer 59 | 3 Taurus 19 | 24 Virgo 46 |
| Jupiter | 20 Capricorn 35 | 4 Gemini 20 | 12 Capricorn 43 |
| Saturn | 8 Scorpio 51 | 19 Pisces 8 | 11 Scorpio 53 |
| Uranus | 25 Pisces 21 | 24 Taurus 53 | 23 Pisces 20 |
| Neptune | 20 Leo 18 | 29 Pisces 50 | 23 Leo 35 |
| Pluto | 12 Cancer 31 | 1 Aquarius 42 | 14 Cancer 37 |
| Rahu | 6 Leo 58 | 12 Aries 9 | 1 Leo 43 |
| Ketu | 6 Aquarius 58 | 12 Libra 9 | 1 Aquarius 43 |
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