Alfred W. Crosby (January 15, 1931 - March 14, 2018) was an American historian who taught history, geography, and American studies at the University of Texas at Austin, Harvard University, and the University of Helsinki. He authored several influential books, including 'The Columbian Exchange' (1972) and 'Ecological Imperialism' (1986), which explored the impacts of European colonization on the environment and ecosystems. Crosby is noted for his interdisciplinary approach that combined history with ecological perspectives.
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Meaning of the name - Alfred
wise counselor, elf counsel
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Alfred W. Crosby belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Boston
Place of Death: Nantucket
Educated At: Boston University | Harvard University
Occupation: non-fiction writer | university teacher | geographer | historian
Employers: Washington State University | University of Texas at Austin
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship | Ralph Waldo Emerson Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 15, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 15, 2026 |
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| Sun | 24 Capricorn 36 | 25 Capricorn 33 | 29 Aries 39 |
| Moon | 19 Sagittarius 19 | 20 Sagittarius 30 | 0 Gemini 8 |
| Mercury | 6 Capricorn 11 | 21 Capricorn 47 | 13 Taurus 22 |
| Venus | 9 Sagittarius 5 | 27 Capricorn 43 | 23 Pisces 35 |
| Mars | 11 Leo 34 | 24 Capricorn 2 | 6 Leo 28 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 4 | 19 Cancer 24 | 13 Cancer 16 |
| Saturn | 15 Capricorn 41 | 27 Pisces 5 | 23 Capricorn 23 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 42 | 27 Taurus 38 | 16 Aries 9 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 24 | 29 Pisces 44 | 3 Virgo 9 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 42 | 3 Aquarius 10 | 18 Cancer 46 |
| Rahu | 18 Aries 49 | 11 Pisces 23 | 13 Aries 48 |
| Ketu | 18 Libra 49 | 11 Virgo 23 | 13 Libra 48 |
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