Dick Francis was a British author, horse racing jockey, and novelist, born on October 31, 1920, in Pembrokeshire. He garnered fame for his thrilling novels often set in the world of horse racing, drawing on his own experiences as a jockey. Francis's writing is celebrated for its intricate plots and compelling characters, making him a prominent figure in the genre. He continued to write until his passing on February 14, 2010, in Grand Cayman, contributing significantly to both literature and the equestrian sports community.
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Meaning of the name - Dick
Rich ruler, powerful, brave
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Dick Francis belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Pembrokeshire
Place of Death: Grand Cayman
Educated At: Summer Fields School | Ewell Castle School
Occupation: novelist | equestrian | jockey | writer
Spouses: Mary Margaret Francis
Awards Received: The Grand Master | Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature | Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Gold Dagger | Cartier Diamond Dagger | Gumshoe Awards | Agatha Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 31, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Scorpio 58 | 8 Scorpio 31 | 24 Aquarius 28 |
| Moon | 3 Cancer 2 | 2 Pisces 57 | 29 Aries 6 |
| Mercury | 0 Sagittarius 44 | 2 Sagittarius 9 | 12 Pisces 25 |
| Venus | 9 Sagittarius 11 | 22 Libra 12 | 11 Aries 10 |
| Mars | 9 Capricorn 40 | 27 Scorpio 16 | 0 Aries 22 |
| Jupiter | 12 Virgo 51 | 24 Cancer 58 | 16 Virgo 6 |
| Saturn | 21 Virgo 56 | 25 Pisces 42 | 24 Virgo 10 |
| Uranus | 1 Pisces 46 | 0 Gemini 18 | 4 Pisces 58 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 41 | 29 Pisces 47 | 12 Leo 2 |
| Pluto | 8 Cancer 48 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 7 Cancer 1 |
| Rahu | 6 Scorpio 14 | 15 Pisces 24 | 0 Scorpio 41 |
| Ketu | 6 Taurus 14 | 15 Virgo 24 | 0 Taurus 41 |
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