Barbara Mertz (1927-2013) was an American writer, archaeologist, and Egyptologist, renowned for her contributions to both literature and the field of archaeology. Born in Canton, she lived a prolific life, intertwining her passion for writing with her expertise in ancient cultures. Mertz authored various novels and non-fiction works, exploring themes of archaeology and history, while also engaging with the public through her compelling storytelling and deep knowledge of Egyptology. She passed away in Frederick at the age of 86, leaving a lasting legacy in both literature and academia.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Barbara
foreign, stranger, foreigner
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Barbara Mertz belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Canton
Place of Death: Frederick
Educated At: Oak Park and River Forest High School | University of Chicago
Occupation: archaeologist | novelist | egyptologist | writer
Children: Elizabeth Mertz
Awards Received: The Grand Master | Anthony Award | Agatha Award
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Ephemeris for September 29, 1927
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Libra 35 | 6 Libra 50 | 14 Capricorn 10 |
| Moon | 17 Scorpio 17 | 4 Capricorn 5 | 24 Gemini 29 |
| Mercury | 24 Libra 51 | 19 Libra 11 | 12 Capricorn 11 |
| Venus | 8 Virgo 57 | 12 Virgo 32 | 2 Sagittarius 4 |
| Mars | 12 Libra 30 | 5 Scorpio 1 | 20 Sagittarius 16 |
| Jupiter | 27 Pisces 29 | 22 Cancer 19 | 27 Pisces 8 |
| Saturn | 3 Sagittarius 46 | 27 Pisces 44 | 14 Sagittarius 23 |
| Uranus | 1 Aries 15 | 1 Gemini 15 | 29 Pisces 48 |
| Neptune | 28 Leo 7 | 0 Aries 34 | 28 Leo 52 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 5 | 1 Aquarius 24 | 16 Cancer 7 |
| Rahu | 22 Gemini 35 | 17 Pisces 6 | 17 Gemini 23 |
| Ketu | 22 Sagittarius 35 | 17 Virgo 6 | 17 Sagittarius 23 |
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