Robert King Merton was an American sociologist, born on July 4, 1910, and passed away on February 23, 2003. He spent most of his career teaching at Columbia University where he became a professor. In 1994, he received the National Medal of Science for his contributions to the field, including the establishment of the sociology of science. Merton is considered a founding figure of modern sociology and a key contributor to criminology. He developed influential concepts such as 'unintended consequences', 'reference groups', and 'role strain', and is well-known for 'role model' and 'self-fulfilling prophecy'.
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Place of Birth: Philadelphia
Place of Death: New York City
Educated At: South Philadelphia High School | Temple University | Harvard University
Occupation: sociologist | university teacher
Spouses: Harriet Zuckerman
Children: Robert C. Merton
Employers: Tulane University | Columbia University
Awards Received: Honorary doctor of Leiden University | honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo | honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense | W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship award | John Desmond Bernal Prize | Derek John de Solla Price Award | National Medal of Science | MacArthur Fellows Program | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 4, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 4, 2026 |
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| Sun | 11 Cancer 48 | 12 Cancer 44 | 4 Scorpio 24 |
| Moon | 12 Gemini 20 | 5 Pisces 25 | 15 Virgo 47 |
| Mercury | 25 Gemini 29 | 25 Cancer 20 | 24 Libra 55 |
| Venus | 5 Gemini 43 | 24 Leo 23 | 27 Libra 11 |
| Mars | 9 Leo 42 | 4 Gemini 11 | 24 Libra 5 |
| Jupiter | 5 Libra 58 | 0 Leo 58 | 26 Libra 48 |
| Saturn | 5 Taurus 21 | 14 Aries 12 | 3 Taurus 37 |
| Uranus | 23 Capricorn 41 | 3 Gemini 54 | 21 Capricorn 33 |
| Neptune | 18 Cancer 47 | 4 Aries 24 | 21 Cancer 34 |
| Pluto | 26 Gemini 46 | 4 Aquarius 47 | 27 Gemini 47 |
| Rahu | 25 Taurus 59 | 2 Pisces 23 | 19 Taurus 50 |
| Ketu | 25 Scorpio 59 | 2 Virgo 23 | 19 Scorpio 50 |
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