Charles Van Doren was an American academic and non-fiction writer, born on February 12, 1926, in Manhattan. He gained widespread fame for his involvement in television quiz shows during the 1950s. Van Doren was known for his intelligence and poise, which helped him become a popular figure on shows where contestants answered trivia questions. His career was later marred by controversy over the integrity of quiz shows, leading to significant repercussions in his life and work. He passed away on April 9, 2019, in Canaan.
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Meaning of the name - Charles
free man, manly
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Place of Birth: Manhattan
Place of Death: Canaan
Educated At: High School of Music & Art | St. John's College | Columbia University
Occupation: non-fiction writer | university teacher | biographer
Employers: University of Connecticut | Columbia University
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 12, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Aquarius 15 | 24 Aquarius 14 | 0 Gemini 50 |
| Moon | 23 Aquarius 7 | 25 Leo 38 | 3 Libra 24 |
| Mercury | 20 Aquarius 40 | 26 Aquarius 44 | 16 Taurus 9 |
| Venus | 15 Aquarius 3 | 5 Aries 30 | 17 Aries 31 |
| Mars | 2 Capricorn 31 | 17 Cancer 51 | 13 Pisces 38 |
| Jupiter | 8 Aquarius 46 | 11 Gemini 23 | 26 Aquarius 7 |
| Saturn | 26 Scorpio 10 | 18 Pisces 40 | 22 Scorpio 42 |
| Uranus | 23 Pisces 39 | 23 Taurus 21 | 28 Pisces 42 |
| Neptune | 23 Leo 24 | 28 Pisces 19 | 22 Leo 5 |
| Pluto | 12 Cancer 56 | 2 Aquarius 25 | 13 Cancer 11 |
| Rahu | 24 Cancer 2 | 29 Pisces 14 | 18 Cancer 48 |
| Ketu | 24 Capricorn 2 | 29 Virgo 14 | 18 Capricorn 48 |
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