Bruce Chatwin (1940-1989) was an English journalist renowned for his travel writing and novels. His debut book, 'In Patagonia' (1977), established him as a premier travel writer, although he viewed himself as a storyteller highlighting unusual narratives. Notable works include 'On the Black Hill' (1982), which won the James Tait Memorial Prize, and 'Utz' (1988), nominated for the Man Booker Prize. He revitalized the travel writing genre and influenced authors like William Dalrymple and Claudio Magris. Chatwin was one of the first famous personalities in the UK to be diagnosed with AIDS.
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Meaning of the name - Bruce
wild boar, strong warrior
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Bruce Chatwin belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Sheffield
Place of Death: Nice
Cause of Death: death from AIDS-related complications
Educated At: Marlborough College | University of Edinburgh
Occupation: traveler | novelist | journalist | author | writer
Employers: Sotheby's | The Sunday Times Magazine
Awards Received: E. M. Forster Award | James Tait Black Memorial Prize | Hawthornden Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 13, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 13, 2025 |
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| Sun | 22 Taurus 31 | 22 Taurus 56 | 13 Leo 48 |
| Moon | 4 Leo 23 | 1 Sagittarius 13 | 19 Virgo 38 |
| Mercury | 12 Taurus 43 | 5 Taurus 6 | 25 Cancer 49 |
| Venus | 4 Cancer 47 | 8 Aries 37 | 2 Cancer 44 |
| Mars | 27 Gemini 18 | 11 Leo 32 | 21 Leo 37 |
| Jupiter | 29 Aries 17 | 23 Gemini 57 | 14 Taurus 14 |
| Saturn | 6 Taurus 54 | 28 Pisces 56 | 14 Taurus 35 |
| Uranus | 22 Taurus 2 | 27 Taurus 3 | 25 Taurus 53 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 51 | 1 Aries 27 | 23 Virgo 46 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 49 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 2 Leo 49 |
| Rahu | 18 Libra 29 | 24 Pisces 28 | 13 Libra 59 |
| Ketu | 18 Aries 29 | 24 Virgo 28 | 13 Aries 59 |
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