Edward Benjamin Shils (1915–2004) was a distinguished management professor at the University of Pennsylvania, known for founding the Wharton Entrepreneurial Center in 1973, the first of its kind globally. He earned six degrees from Penn and served as a management chair before also pursuing a law degree and practicing law. Shils was the Executive Director for the Dental Manufacturers and Dealers of America for 50 years. His innovative teaching approach emphasized learning from successful entrepreneurs, contributing to a shift in corporate culture.
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Meaning of the name - Edward
wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
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Edward Benjamin Shils belongs to the GI Generation group.
Educated At: University of Pennsylvania Law School
Occupation: management scientist | economist
Employers: University of Pennsylvania
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Ephemeris for May 17, 1915
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 25 Taurus 41 | 27 Taurus 2 | 11 Virgo 4 |
Moon | 4 Cancer 36 | 23 Capricorn 20 | 14 Cancer 58 |
Mercury | 12 Gemini 55 | 12 Taurus 58 | 28 Virgo 57 |
Venus | 24 Aries 42 | 12 Aries 2 | 8 Virgo 53 |
Mars | 23 Aries 39 | 13 Leo 39 | 10 Cancer 24 |
Jupiter | 22 Pisces 30 | 24 Gemini 51 | 24 Pisces 50 |
Saturn | 1 Cancer 19 | 29 Pisces 18 | 14 Cancer 32 |
Uranus | 15 Aquarius 37 | 27 Taurus 18 | 12 Aquarius 34 |
Neptune | 28 Cancer 4 | 1 Aries 33 | 1 Leo 40 |
Pluto | 0 Cancer 51 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 3 Cancer 9 |
Rahu | 21 Aquarius 50 | 24 Pisces 15 | 16 Aquarius 0 |
Ketu | 21 Leo 50 | 24 Virgo 15 | 16 Leo 0 |
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