Alistair MacLeod was a Canadian writer, novelist, and university professor born on July 20, 1936, in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. He was known for his impactful storytelling and compelling narratives, capturing the essence of Canadian life and landscapes. His works often explored themes of family, roots, and the human experience, garnering critical acclaim and accolades. MacLeod's contributions to literature made him a significant figure in Canadian arts until his passing on April 20, 2014, in Windsor, Ontario.
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Time Zone - America/Regina (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Alistair
defender of the people
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Alistair MacLeod belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: North Battleford
Place of Death: Windsor
Cause of Death: stroke
Educated At: Nova Scotia Teachers College | St. Francis Xavier University | University of New Brunswick | University of Notre Dame
Occupation: novelist | university teacher | writer
Employers: University of Windsor | Indiana University Bloomington
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of Canada | Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada | PEN/Malamud Award
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for July 20, 1936
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 20, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Cancer 50 | 28 Cancer 18 | 24 Libra 13 |
| Moon | 23 Leo 42 | 5 Gemini 6 | 19 Scorpio 54 |
| Mercury | 23 Cancer 55 | 15 Leo 18 | 6 Libra 14 |
| Venus | 3 Leo 45 | 18 Gemini 6 | 23 Scorpio 22 |
| Mars | 16 Cancer 33 | 19 Virgo 28 | 13 Virgo 7 |
| Jupiter | 15 Sagittarius 5 | 9 Cancer 17 | 20 Sagittarius 42 |
| Saturn | 22 Pisces 24 | 1 Aries 46 | 16 Pisces 48 |
| Uranus | 9 Taurus 20 | 0 Gemini 34 | 8 Taurus 8 |
| Neptune | 14 Virgo 47 | 2 Aries 6 | 17 Virgo 51 |
| Pluto | 26 Cancer 59 | 2 Aquarius 41 | 28 Cancer 43 |
| Rahu | 2 Capricorn 13 | 20 Pisces 51 | 27 Sagittarius 31 |
| Ketu | 2 Cancer 13 | 20 Virgo 51 | 27 Gemini 31 |
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