Calaway Homer Dodson was an influential American botanist who specialized in orchids and was recognized as a taxonomist. Born on December 17, 1928, he dedicated his life to the study and classification of plant species. His extensive research contributed significantly to the field of botany, particularly in the understanding and preservation of orchids. Dodson's work has left a lasting impact on botanical sciences, and he is remembered for his contributions until his death on August 9, 2020.
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Meaning of the name - Calaway
The meaning of Calaway is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from the surname 'Calaway,' which may have originated from the Old English word 'calu,' meaning 'bald' or 'bare.'
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Calaway H. Dodson belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Selma
Place of Death: Sarasota
Occupation: orchidologist | explorer | botanist | taxonomist
Spouses: Piedad Mármol
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Ephemeris for December 17, 1928
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Sagittarius 40 | 26 Sagittarius 8 | 3 Aries 42 |
| Moon | 28 Aquarius 0 | 1 Sagittarius 37 | 27 Virgo 37 |
| Mercury | 25 Sagittarius 17 | 7 Sagittarius 47 | 12 Pisces 59 |
| Venus | 6 Aquarius 54 | 21 Sagittarius 23 | 7 Taurus 30 |
| Mars | 0 Cancer 57 | 1 Capricorn 54 | 5 Cancer 34 |
| Jupiter | 0 Taurus 29 | 23 Cancer 5 | 11 Taurus 34 |
| Saturn | 22 Sagittarius 22 | 25 Pisces 24 | 0 Capricorn 38 |
| Uranus | 3 Aries 28 | 28 Taurus 24 | 7 Aries 8 |
| Neptune | 1 Virgo 20 | 29 Pisces 22 | 29 Leo 8 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 44 | 2 Aquarius 18 | 16 Cancer 13 |
| Rahu | 29 Taurus 1 | 12 Pisces 55 | 23 Taurus 52 |
| Ketu | 29 Scorpio 1 | 12 Virgo 55 | 23 Scorpio 52 |
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