Edward Blishen (1920-1996) was an English author and broadcaster known for his contributions to children's literature, particularly for the book 'The God Beneath the Sea,' co-written with Leon Garfield, which won the 1970 Carnegie Medal. He also authored autobiographical works, including 'A Cack-Handed War', recounting his experiences as a conscientious objector during World War II, and 'Roaring Boys', which describes teaching in a challenging London school. Blishen completed his autobiographical series with 'Mind How You Go' shortly before his death, published posthumously in 1997.
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Meaning of the name - Edward
wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
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Place of Birth: Hertfordshire
Educated At: Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Occupation: novelist | writer
Awards Received: Carnegie Medal
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Ephemeris for April 29, 1920
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 29, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 29, 2024 |
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| Sun | 9 Taurus 3 | 9 Taurus 52 | 18 Leo 41 |
| Moon | 0 Libra 18 | 17 Capricorn 20 | 14 Cancer 39 |
| Mercury | 14 Aries 58 | 16 Aries 41 | 0 Leo 39 |
| Venus | 21 Aries 37 | 0 Taurus 17 | 29 Leo 25 |
| Mars | 27 Libra 50 | 29 Pisces 17 | 15 Scorpio 30 |
| Jupiter | 8 Leo 53 | 23 Taurus 48 | 26 Leo 25 |
| Saturn | 5 Virgo 36 | 16 Pisces 27 | 12 Virgo 17 |
| Uranus | 4 Pisces 57 | 22 Taurus 20 | 4 Pisces 16 |
| Neptune | 8 Leo 46 | 28 Pisces 53 | 11 Leo 33 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 58 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 8 Cancer 16 |
| Rahu | 16 Scorpio 2 | 14 Aries 32 | 10 Scorpio 32 |
| Ketu | 16 Taurus 2 | 14 Libra 32 | 10 Taurus 32 |
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