Clifford Geertz (August 23, 1926 - October 30, 2006) was one of the most influential American anthropologists of the late 20th century. He obtained his bachelor's degree in English from Antioch College in Ohio in 1950 and earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1956. Geertz is known for founding the interpretive school of anthropology, focusing on the study of symbols in culture as a means of understanding human life. His significant works include 'The Religion of Java' (1960) and 'Islam Observed' (1968), contributing greatly to cultural anthropology and theory.
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Meaning of the name - Clifford
strong as an arrow, brave as a cliff
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Place of Birth: San Francisco
Place of Death: Philadelphia
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Antioch College | Antioch University | Harvard University
Occupation: anthropologist | sociologist | university teacher
Spouses: Hildred Geertz
Employers: Institute for Advanced Study | University of Chicago
Awards Received: Talcott Parsons Prize | Huxley Memorial Medal | Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 23, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 23, 2024 |
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| Sun | 29 Leo 54 | 1 Virgo 10 | 6 Sagittarius 52 |
| Moon | 4 Pisces 15 | 27 Aries 25 | 4 Libra 20 |
| Mercury | 11 Leo 44 | 23 Leo 0 | 28 Scorpio 8 |
| Venus | 6 Leo 52 | 22 Virgo 59 | 8 Sagittarius 54 |
| Mars | 11 Taurus 3 | 22 Gemini 35 | 4 Taurus 53 |
| Jupiter | 21 Aquarius 3 | 18 Gemini 0 | 20 Aquarius 40 |
| Saturn | 20 Scorpio 38 | 17 Pisces 5 | 0 Sagittarius 3 |
| Uranus | 28 Pisces 32 | 27 Taurus 15 | 25 Pisces 32 |
| Neptune | 24 Leo 44 | 29 Pisces 14 | 26 Leo 59 |
| Pluto | 15 Cancer 23 | 0 Aquarius 9 | 15 Cancer 35 |
| Rahu | 13 Cancer 52 | 8 Aries 23 | 8 Cancer 40 |
| Ketu | 13 Capricorn 52 | 8 Libra 23 | 8 Capricorn 40 |
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