Maurice William Cranston was a British philosopher, professor, and author, known for his work in political science. He served at the London School of Economics and the European University Institute. A conscientious objector during WWII, he wrote extensively on liberty and authored biographies of figures like John Locke and Rousseau. Cranston's academic contributions spanned various publications, including detective novels and children's stories. In his later life, he shifted politically, admiring Margaret Thatcher. He passed away in 1993 while working on his biography of Rousseau, published posthumously in 1997.
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Meaning of the name - Maurice
dark-skinned, Moorish
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Place of Birth: Harringay
Place of Death: Camden Town
Cause of Death: heart attack
Educated At: St Catherine's College | University of London
Occupation: philosopher | university teacher | political scientist
Spouses: Helga May | Baroness Maximiliana von und zu Fraunberg
Children: 2
Employers: London School of Economics and Political Science
Awards Received: James Tait Black Memorial Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 8, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2024 |
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| Sun | 17 Taurus 46 | 18 Taurus 35 | 27 Leo 20 |
| Moon | 19 Capricorn 16 | 26 Taurus 14 | 19 Scorpio 12 |
| Mercury | 29 Aries 29 | 22 Aries 25 | 10 Leo 10 |
| Venus | 2 Taurus 40 | 11 Taurus 22 | 10 Virgo 31 |
| Mars | 24 Libra 50 | 6 Aries 12 | 20 Scorpio 41 |
| Jupiter | 9 Leo 41 | 25 Taurus 55 | 28 Leo 23 |
| Saturn | 5 Virgo 32 | 17 Pisces 12 | 13 Virgo 22 |
| Uranus | 5 Pisces 13 | 22 Taurus 51 | 3 Pisces 55 |
| Neptune | 8 Leo 50 | 29 Pisces 9 | 11 Leo 53 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 7 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 8 Cancer 27 |
| Rahu | 15 Scorpio 33 | 14 Aries 3 | 10 Scorpio 3 |
| Ketu | 15 Taurus 33 | 14 Libra 3 | 10 Taurus 3 |
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