Doris Buchanan Smith (June 1, 1934 - August 8, 2002) was an American writer, novelist, and children's author. Born in Washington, she made significant contributions to literature, particularly in the realm of children's literature. Throughout her career, she garnered recognition for her storytelling abilities and inventive narratives. Smith's works often engaged young readers and brought forth important themes. Her legacy includes a rich collection of writings that continue to inspire and educate new generations. She passed away in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Meaning of the name - Doris
gift of the sea
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Doris Buchanan Smith belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Place of Death: Jacksonville
Cause of Death: cancer
Occupation: novelist | children's writer | writer
Awards Received: Parents' Choice Award | Josette Frank Award | Zilveren Griffel | Publishers Weekly
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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 June 1, 1934
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Gemini 27 | 11 Gemini 11 | 8 Virgo 30 |
| Moon | 2 Aquarius 24 | 25 Sagittarius 21 | 18 Gemini 15 |
| Mercury | 0 Cancer 31 | 0 Cancer 17 | 14 Virgo 31 |
| Venus | 29 Aries 8 | 16 Cancer 11 | 18 Leo 20 |
| Mars | 29 Taurus 16 | 10 Taurus 15 | 1 Leo 19 |
| Jupiter | 13 Libra 6 | 24 Cancer 12 | 21 Libra 47 |
| Saturn | 28 Aquarius 17 | 12 Aries 11 | 23 Aquarius 56 |
| Uranus | 29 Aries 46 | 2 Gemini 7 | 1 Taurus 11 |
| Neptune | 9 Virgo 37 | 4 Aries 4 | 11 Virgo 59 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 9 | 5 Aquarius 21 | 25 Cancer 26 |
| Rahu | 13 Aquarius 32 | 4 Pisces 8 | 8 Aquarius 40 |
| Ketu | 13 Leo 32 | 4 Virgo 8 | 8 Leo 40 |
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