Arthur Koestler Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Arthur Koestler was a Hungarian-born English novelist, journalist, and critic notable for his influential literary and political ideas in the 20th century. He was born to Jewish parents in Budapest. Koestler is most famous for his novel 'Darkness at Noon' (1940), which critiques totalitarianism and explores his ideological shift from communism. Other significant works include 'The Thirteenth Tribe' (1976), challenging the origins of Jews in Israel, and 'The Gladiators' (1939), focusing on the Spartacus revolt. He faced controversy over his writings and is rumored to have died by suicide, believing in euthanasia after battling leukemia.

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Meaning of the name - Arthur

bear, strong man

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September 5, 1905 Facts

Generation Group

Arthur Koestler belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Budapest

Place of Death: London

Cause of Death: intoxication

Educated At: TU Wien

Occupation: autobiographer | novelist | philosopher | journalist | screenwriter | writer

Spouses: Mamaine Koestler

Employers: British Ministry of Information | European and American newspapers

Awards Received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Sonning Prize

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Astrology Analysis

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.