Donald Barthelme was an American novelist, philosopher, children's author, journalist, and field correspondent. He is known for his innovative and experimental style of writing, often blending elements of fiction and non-fiction. His work contributed significantly to the Postmodern literary movement and he is celebrated for his unique narrative techniques and for addressing complex themes through a distinctive voice.
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Meaning of the name - Donald
world ruler, ruler of men
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Donald Barthelme belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Philadelphia
Place of Death: Houston
Cause of Death: laryngeal cancer
Educated At: University of Houston | University at Buffalo
Occupation: novelist | philosopher | children's writer | journalist | reporter | writer
Employers: University of Houston
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship | National Book Award
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for April 7, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 7, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 7, 2026 |
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| Sun | 16 Aries 55 | 17 Aries 53 | 18 Cancer 25 |
| Moon | 21 Sagittarius 38 | 20 Sagittarius 26 | 0 Gemini 17 |
| Mercury | 5 Taurus 51 | 20 Pisces 27 | 1 Leo 42 |
| Venus | 8 Pisces 9 | 9 Taurus 54 | 2 Cancer 31 |
| Mars | 2 Leo 12 | 28 Pisces 21 | 17 Virgo 25 |
| Jupiter | 11 Cancer 49 | 16 Cancer 17 | 28 Cancer 36 |
| Saturn | 22 Capricorn 58 | 6 Aries 16 | 20 Capricorn 21 |
| Uranus | 15 Aries 24 | 29 Taurus 4 | 19 Aries 17 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 21 | 2 Aries 27 | 3 Virgo 51 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 42 | 5 Aquarius 19 | 20 Cancer 22 |
| Rahu | 14 Aries 29 | 7 Pisces 2 | 9 Aries 27 |
| Ketu | 14 Libra 29 | 7 Virgo 2 | 9 Libra 27 |
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