Robert Sheckley was an American science fiction author, novelist, and screenwriter, born on July 16, 1928, in New York. He became known for his contributions to the genre, particularly in the realm of speculative fiction characterized by wit and irony. Throughout his career, Sheckley penned numerous short stories, novels, and screenplay adaptations, influencing many writers in the science fiction community. He passed away on December 9, 2005, in Poughkeepsie, leaving behind a rich legacy in the world of literature.
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Robert Sheckley belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Maplewood
Place of Death: Poughkeepsie
Educated At: Columbia High School | New York University
Occupation: science fiction writer | novelist | writer | screenwriter
Spouses: Ziva Kwitney
Children: Alisa Kwitney
Awards Received: Author Emeritus
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 16, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 16, 2024 |
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| Sun | 23 Cancer 52 | 24 Cancer 38 | 27 Libra 4 |
| Moon | 17 Cancer 21 | 25 Scorpio 28 | 13 Capricorn 58 |
| Mercury | 4 Cancer 49 | 20 Leo 52 | 5 Scorpio 6 |
| Venus | 28 Cancer 3 | 6 Leo 11 | 26 Scorpio 19 |
| Mars | 14 Taurus 22 | 27 Taurus 7 | 6 Cancer 4 |
| Jupiter | 7 Taurus 17 | 11 Gemini 29 | 6 Taurus 24 |
| Saturn | 13 Sagittarius 41 | 19 Pisces 6 | 16 Sagittarius 2 |
| Uranus | 7 Aries 23 | 26 Taurus 23 | 4 Aries 32 |
| Neptune | 27 Leo 38 | 29 Pisces 52 | 0 Virgo 51 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 53 | 1 Aquarius 0 | 18 Cancer 23 |
| Rahu | 7 Gemini 10 | 10 Aries 24 | 2 Gemini 5 |
| Ketu | 7 Sagittarius 10 | 10 Libra 24 | 2 Sagittarius 5 |
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