Es'kia Mphahlele Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Es'kia Mphahlele, born Ezekiel Mphalele, was a South African writer, literary scholar, and African humanist. He was born on October 17, 1919, in Marabastad, Pretoria, and passed away on October 27, 2008, in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo. Mphahlele changed his first name from Ezekiel to Es'kia in 1977, reflecting his commitment to African identity and culture. His contributions to literature focused on the complexities of South African society and the human experience.

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October 17, 1919 Facts

Generation Group

Es'kia Mphahlele belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Pretoria

Place of Death: Lebowakgomo

Educated At: Adams College | St. Martin's School | University of Denver | University of South Africa

Occupation: journalist | university teacher | writer

Employers: University of Ibadan | University of Pennsylvania | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Awards Received: honorary doctor of Rhodes University | honorary doctor of the University of Pretoria | honorary doctor of the University of Pennsylvania | honorary doctorate of the University of Cape Town

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.