Carl Ray Proffer was an influential American publisher, scholar, professor, and translator specializing in Russian literature. Co-founder of Ardis Publishers, he played a pivotal role in promoting Russian literary works in the West. A Slavic scholar with a notable career as a tenured professor at prestigious universities, Proffer authored critical studies and translations, significantly impacting Russian-American literary relations. His life's work fostered cultural exchange and supported numerous émigré writers, while his dedication to education made him a cherished teacher. Despite political challenges, he remained committed to Russian literature until his passing in 1984.
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Meaning of the name - Carl
free man, man of strength
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Carl Ray Proffer belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Buffalo
Place of Death: Ann Arbor
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: University of Michigan
Occupation: literary scholar | slavist | man of letters | publisher | university teacher | translator
Spouses: Ellendea Proffer
Children: Andrew | Christopher | Ian | Arabella
Employers: University of Michigan
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 3, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 3, 2024 |
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| Sun | 10 Virgo 28 | 11 Virgo 38 | 5 Sagittarius 46 |
| Moon | 1 Capricorn 49 | 18 Virgo 1 | 19 Aquarius 19 |
| Mercury | 29 Leo 43 | 23 Leo 42 | 27 Sagittarius 10 |
| Venus | 26 Libra 35 | 6 Libra 16 | 22 Scorpio 33 |
| Mars | 27 Leo 20 | 29 Gemini 18 | 21 Libra 39 |
| Jupiter | 25 Aquarius 27 | 19 Gemini 19 | 24 Aquarius 58 |
| Saturn | 17 Aries 11 | 16 Pisces 17 | 11 Aries 35 |
| Uranus | 17 Taurus 47 | 27 Taurus 16 | 15 Taurus 1 |
| Neptune | 20 Virgo 29 | 28 Pisces 58 | 23 Virgo 7 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 47 | 29 Capricorn 57 | 1 Leo 21 |
| Rahu | 21 Scorpio 11 | 7 Aries 48 | 16 Scorpio 38 |
| Ketu | 21 Taurus 11 | 7 Libra 48 | 16 Taurus 38 |
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