Denis Johnson (1949 – 2017) was an American poet, novelist, and writer known for his works in fiction and science fiction. He was born in Munich and gained recognition for his powerful storytelling and lyrical prose, which often explored themes of addiction, spirituality, and the struggles of life. His most acclaimed work, 'Tree of Smoke,' won the National Book Award and established him as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
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Meaning of the name - Denis
follower of Dionysus
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Denis Johnson belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Munich
Place of Death: Sea Ranch
Cause of Death: liver cancer
Educated At: University of Iowa
Occupation: short story writer | science fiction writer | essayist | film actor | novelist | musician | playwright | poet | writer | actor | screenwriter
Awards Received: Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction | Whiting Awards | National Book Award for Fiction | Guggenheim Fellowship | Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction | O. Henry Award
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Ephemeris for July 1, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 1, 2025 |
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Sun | 9 Cancer 30 | 10 Cancer 6 | 22 Virgo 30 |
Moon | 18 Virgo 1 | 27 Virgo 56 | 23 Gemini 34 |
Mercury | 17 Gemini 58 | 5 Leo 53 | 17 Libra 40 |
Venus | 29 Cancer 40 | 26 Taurus 46 | 1 Scorpio 10 |
Mars | 15 Gemini 16 | 8 Virgo 11 | 5 Leo 20 |
Jupiter | 29 Capricorn 26 | 4 Cancer 59 | 22 Capricorn 14 |
Saturn | 2 Virgo 51 | 1 Aries 42 | 11 Virgo 42 |
Uranus | 1 Cancer 19 | 29 Taurus 45 | 4 Cancer 46 |
Neptune | 12 Libra 24 | 2 Aries 10 | 14 Libra 5 |
Pluto | 15 Leo 4 | 3 Aquarius 7 | 17 Leo 16 |
Rahu | 21 Aries 49 | 21 Pisces 52 | 17 Aries 47 |
Ketu | 21 Libra 49 | 21 Virgo 52 | 17 Libra 47 |
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