Bryce Courtenay (1933–2012) was a South African-born author renowned for his international bestseller, The Power of One. He spent most of his adult life in Australia and is regarded as one of the country's top-selling authors. His notable works include The Night Country, Solomon’s Song, The Persimmon Tree, Sylvia, and Jack of Diamonds. Courtenay's writing often reflects his diverse experiences and unique storytelling style, contributing to his significant impact on literature.
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Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Bryce
from the hill, from the highlands
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Bryce Courtenay belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Place of Death: Canberra
Cause of Death: stomach cancer
Educated At: King Edward VII School
Occupation: novelist
Awards Received: Member of the Order of Australia
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Ephemeris for August 14, 1933
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 14, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Leo 8 | 21 Leo 52 | 21 Scorpio 35 |
| Moon | 5 Gemini 3 | 27 Aries 53 | 7 Libra 46 |
| Mercury | 3 Leo 18 | 4 Leo 48 | 1 Sagittarius 49 |
| Venus | 21 Virgo 27 | 16 Cancer 38 | 8 Capricorn 24 |
| Mars | 22 Libra 29 | 4 Libra 40 | 26 Sagittarius 19 |
| Jupiter | 24 Virgo 15 | 14 Cancer 31 | 13 Libra 29 |
| Saturn | 12 Aquarius 36 | 0 Aries 58 | 10 Aquarius 42 |
| Uranus | 27 Aries 21 | 1 Gemini 16 | 24 Aries 23 |
| Neptune | 9 Virgo 12 | 1 Aries 44 | 12 Virgo 7 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 45 | 2 Aquarius 6 | 24 Cancer 40 |
| Rahu | 28 Aquarius 57 | 19 Pisces 33 | 24 Aquarius 5 |
| Ketu | 28 Leo 57 | 19 Virgo 33 | 24 Leo 5 |
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