Jerry Eugene Pournelle (August 7, 1933 - September 8, 2017) was an American polymath known for his work as an operations research scientist, science fiction author, journalist, and early blogger. He worked in the aerospace industry in the 1960s and 70s before dedicating himself to writing. Pournelle received multiple awards for his hard science fiction and collaborated with notable authors like Larry Niven. He was influential in computer journalism and created the early blog 'Chaos Manor', sharing insights on politics, technology, and science fiction. His political views were conservative.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 277 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 55 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Jerry
The name Jerry is a variant of Gerard, which means 'spear' or 'warrior' in Germanic origin.
Read Full Jerry Name AnalysisAugust 7, 1933 Facts
Generation Group
Jerry Pournelle belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Shreveport
Place of Death: Studio City
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Occupation: science fiction writer | prose writer | essayist | novelist | journalist | political scientist | writer
Employers: aerospace industry | Byte magazine
Awards Received: Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame | Inkpot Award | Astounding Award for Best New Writer
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 7, 1933
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 7, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 7, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14 Leo 42 | 15 Leo 40 | 13 Scorpio 50 |
| Moon | 9 Pisces 46 | 21 Virgo 51 | 2 Cancer 28 |
| Mercury | 2 Leo 19 | 3 Virgo 49 | 4 Sagittarius 34 |
| Venus | 13 Virgo 21 | 3 Virgo 12 | 0 Capricorn 2 |
| Mars | 18 Libra 20 | 12 Gemini 7 | 20 Sagittarius 33 |
| Jupiter | 22 Virgo 57 | 15 Gemini 33 | 11 Libra 58 |
| Saturn | 13 Aquarius 6 | 18 Pisces 9 | 10 Aquarius 21 |
| Uranus | 27 Aries 24 | 27 Taurus 1 | 24 Aries 40 |
| Neptune | 8 Virgo 58 | 29 Pisces 35 | 11 Virgo 58 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 35 | 0 Aquarius 29 | 24 Cancer 43 |
| Rahu | 29 Aquarius 19 | 9 Aries 14 | 24 Aquarius 30 |
| Ketu | 29 Leo 19 | 9 Libra 14 | 24 Leo 30 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
