Robert Albert Bloch (April 5, 1917 – September 23, 1994) was an American writer known primarily for his work in crime fiction, horror, and science fiction. His most famous novel, Psycho, was adapted into a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock. Bloch penned hundreds of short stories and over twenty novels, drawing significant influence from H.P. Lovecraft, who encouraged him in his early writing career. Throughout his life, Bloch received numerous accolades, including the Hugo Award, Bram Stoker Award, and World Fantasy Award, recognizing his contributions to the literary genres he explored.
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Place of Birth: Chicago
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: cancer
Occupation: film screenwriter | science fiction writer | television writer | novelist | writer | screenwriter
Spouses: Elly Bloch
Awards Received: World Horror Convention Grand Master Award | World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement | Inkpot Award | Hugo Award for Best Short Story
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 5, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 5, 2024 |
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| Sun | 15 Aries 22 | 16 Aries 26 | 28 Cancer 21 |
| Moon | 24 Virgo 23 | 4 Pisces 16 | 27 Leo 6 |
| Mercury | 22 Aries 55 | 26 Aries 24 | 8 Leo 26 |
| Venus | 10 Aries 2 | 0 Aries 43 | 21 Leo 29 |
| Mars | 7 Aries 46 | 10 Pisces 42 | 25 Gemini 40 |
| Jupiter | 10 Taurus 8 | 18 Taurus 22 | 4 Gemini 4 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 30 | 14 Pisces 4 | 4 Leo 4 |
| Uranus | 22 Aquarius 33 | 21 Taurus 2 | 22 Aquarius 37 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 6 | 28 Pisces 5 | 4 Leo 23 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 24 | 1 Aquarius 55 | 4 Cancer 32 |
| Rahu | 15 Capricorn 20 | 15 Aries 48 | 9 Capricorn 40 |
| Ketu | 15 Cancer 20 | 15 Libra 48 | 9 Cancer 40 |
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