Etheridge Knight was an American poet born on April 19, 1931, in Corinth, Mississippi. He is noted for his work that reflects the struggles of African Americans and the issues of incarceration. Knight's poetry often draws from his personal experiences, including time spent in prison. His voice and style contributed significantly to contemporary American poetry until his passing on March 10, 1991, in Indianapolis due to lung cancer.
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Meaning of the name - Etheridge
The name Etheridge is derived from an Old English word meaning "noble dwelling place" or "estate of the noble one."
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Etheridge Knight belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Corinth
Place of Death: Indianapolis
Cause of Death: lung cancer
Occupation: poet
Employers: University of Pittsburgh
Awards Received: Shelley Memorial Award | Guggenheim Fellowship | American Book Awards
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 19, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Aries 43 | 29 Aries 56 | 28 Cancer 57 |
| Moon | 18 Taurus 7 | 14 Capricorn 14 | 5 Scorpio 51 |
| Mercury | 13 Taurus 24 | 2 Aries 44 | 20 Leo 53 |
| Venus | 22 Pisces 27 | 25 Pisces 30 | 16 Cancer 1 |
| Mars | 6 Leo 8 | 0 Leo 39 | 23 Virgo 58 |
| Jupiter | 13 Cancer 9 | 19 Gemini 11 | 1 Leo 3 |
| Saturn | 23 Capricorn 21 | 26 Pisces 34 | 19 Capricorn 33 |
| Uranus | 16 Aries 6 | 25 Taurus 43 | 19 Aries 21 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 10 | 0 Aries 43 | 4 Virgo 11 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 45 | 3 Aquarius 45 | 20 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 13 Aries 51 | 25 Pisces 44 | 8 Aries 52 |
| Ketu | 13 Libra 51 | 25 Virgo 44 | 8 Libra 52 |
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