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, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 12, 2024 |
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| Sun | 23 Aquarius 15 | 23 Aquarius 28 | 29 Taurus 52 |
| Moon | 23 Aquarius 7 | 2 Aries 1 | 21 Virgo 15 |
| Mercury | 20 Aquarius 40 | 11 Aquarius 52 | 14 Taurus 16 |
| Venus | 15 Aquarius 3 | 25 Capricorn 6 | 16 Aries 24 |
| Mars | 2 Capricorn 31 | 29 Capricorn 35 | 12 Pisces 55 |
| Jupiter | 8 Aquarius 46 | 8 Taurus 39 | 26 Aquarius 2 |
| Saturn | 26 Scorpio 10 | 7 Pisces 46 | 22 Scorpio 46 |
| Uranus | 23 Pisces 39 | 19 Taurus 14 | 28 Pisces 40 |
| Neptune | 23 Leo 24 | 26 Pisces 8 | 22 Leo 5 |
| Pluto | 12 Cancer 56 | 0 Aquarius 43 | 13 Cancer 10 |
| Rahu | 24 Cancer 2 | 18 Aries 36 | 18 Cancer 51 |
| Ketu | 24 Capricorn 2 | 18 Libra 36 | 18 Capricorn 51 |
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