Calaway Homer Dodson was an influential American botanist who specialized in orchids and was recognized as a taxonomist. Born on December 17, 1928, he dedicated his life to the study and classification of plant species. His extensive research contributed significantly to the field of botany, particularly in the understanding and preservation of orchids. Dodson's work has left a lasting impact on botanical sciences, and he is remembered for his contributions until his death on August 9, 2020.
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Meaning of the name - Calaway
The meaning of Calaway is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from the surname 'Calaway,' which may have originated from the Old English word 'calu,' meaning 'bald' or 'bare.'
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Calaway H. Dodson belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Selma
Place of Death: Sarasota
Occupation: orchidologist | explorer | botanist | taxonomist
Spouses: Piedad Mármol
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 25 Sagittarius 40 | 26 Sagittarius 23 | 2 Aries 42 |
| Moon | 28 Aquarius 0 | 27 Cancer 57 | 14 Virgo 13 |
| Mercury | 25 Sagittarius 17 | 6 Sagittarius 42 | 11 Pisces 25 |
| Venus | 6 Aquarius 54 | 12 Aquarius 5 | 7 Taurus 16 |
| Mars | 0 Cancer 57 | 5 Leo 22 | 5 Cancer 8 |
| Jupiter | 0 Taurus 29 | 14 Gemini 54 | 11 Taurus 21 |
| Saturn | 22 Sagittarius 22 | 13 Pisces 32 | 0 Capricorn 36 |
| Uranus | 3 Aries 28 | 24 Taurus 3 | 7 Aries 4 |
| Neptune | 1 Virgo 20 | 27 Pisces 9 | 29 Leo 9 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 44 | 0 Aquarius 38 | 16 Cancer 13 |
| Rahu | 29 Taurus 1 | 2 Aries 14 | 23 Taurus 56 |
| Ketu | 29 Scorpio 1 | 2 Libra 14 | 23 Scorpio 56 |
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