William C. Krumbein (1902-1979) was a pioneering American geologist known for his contributions to sedimentology, particularly the application of statistical methods and the classification of sediment grain roundness. He earned degrees from the University of Chicago and served as a professor at Northwestern University after military service in WWII. Krumbein was influential in mathematical geology, co-founding the International Association for Mathematical Geology, which awards the Krumbein Medal in his honor. He published early geological computer programs and received numerous accolades, including the Twenhofel Medal and an honorary doctorate from Syracuse University.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Beaver Falls
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Educated At: University of Chicago
Occupation: statistician | geologist | university teacher
Employers: Northwestern University | University of Chicago
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Statistical Association | William H. Twenhofel Medal | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 28, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Aquarius 52 | 9 Aquarius 2 | 9 Gemini 17 |
| Moon | 6 Libra 19 | 28 Capricorn 29 | 23 Pisces 54 |
| Mercury | 24 Aquarius 37 | 0 Aquarius 58 | 2 Cancer 0 |
| Venus | 3 Pisces 5 | 24 Pisces 45 | 26 Aries 19 |
| Mars | 21 Aquarius 4 | 21 Cancer 30 | 25 Taurus 9 |
| Jupiter | 27 Capricorn 40 | 11 Gemini 21 | 16 Aquarius 54 |
| Saturn | 21 Capricorn 25 | 17 Pisces 0 | 27 Capricorn 53 |
| Uranus | 19 Sagittarius 51 | 23 Taurus 16 | 19 Sagittarius 39 |
| Neptune | 29 Gemini 7 | 27 Pisces 52 | 0 Cancer 21 |
| Pluto | 16 Gemini 52 | 1 Aquarius 56 | 17 Gemini 58 |
| Rahu | 9 Scorpio 1 | 0 Aries 1 | 2 Scorpio 31 |
| Ketu | 9 Taurus 1 | 0 Libra 1 | 2 Taurus 31 |
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