Clifford Geertz (August 23, 1926 - October 30, 2006) was one of the most influential American anthropologists of the late 20th century. He obtained his bachelor's degree in English from Antioch College in Ohio in 1950 and earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1956. Geertz is known for founding the interpretive school of anthropology, focusing on the study of symbols in culture as a means of understanding human life. His significant works include 'The Religion of Java' (1960) and 'Islam Observed' (1968), contributing greatly to cultural anthropology and theory.
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Meaning of the name - Clifford
strong, brave, powerful
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Clifford Geertz belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: San Francisco
Place of Death: Philadelphia
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Antioch College | Antioch University | Harvard University
Occupation: anthropologist | sociologist | university teacher
Spouses: Hildred Geertz
Employers: Institute for Advanced Study | University of Chicago
Awards Received: Talcott Parsons Prize | Huxley Memorial Medal | Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 23, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Leo 54 | 0 Virgo 56 | 7 Sagittarius 52 |
| Moon | 4 Pisces 15 | 7 Virgo 43 | 16 Libra 22 |
| Mercury | 11 Leo 44 | 13 Leo 20 | 27 Scorpio 11 |
| Venus | 6 Leo 52 | 27 Cancer 47 | 10 Sagittarius 10 |
| Mars | 11 Taurus 3 | 10 Libra 39 | 4 Taurus 47 |
| Jupiter | 21 Aquarius 3 | 16 Cancer 22 | 20 Aquarius 48 |
| Saturn | 20 Scorpio 38 | 0 Aries 26 | 0 Sagittarius 10 |
| Uranus | 28 Pisces 32 | 1 Gemini 24 | 25 Pisces 31 |
| Neptune | 24 Leo 44 | 1 Aries 32 | 26 Leo 59 |
| Pluto | 15 Cancer 23 | 1 Aquarius 55 | 15 Cancer 34 |
| Rahu | 13 Cancer 52 | 19 Pisces 3 | 8 Cancer 37 |
| Ketu | 13 Capricorn 52 | 19 Virgo 3 | 8 Capricorn 37 |
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