Edward Blishen (1920-1996) was an English author and broadcaster known for his contributions to children's literature, particularly for the book 'The God Beneath the Sea,' co-written with Leon Garfield, which won the 1970 Carnegie Medal. He also authored autobiographical works, including 'A Cack-Handed War', recounting his experiences as a conscientious objector during World War II, and 'Roaring Boys', which describes teaching in a challenging London school. Blishen completed his autobiographical series with 'Mind How You Go' shortly before his death, published posthumously in 1997.
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Meaning of the name - Edward
wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
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Edward Blishen belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hertfordshire
Educated At: Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Occupation: novelist | writer
Awards Received: Carnegie Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Taurus 3 | 9 Taurus 38 | 19 Leo 38 |
| Moon | 0 Libra 18 | 6 Gemini 33 | 29 Cancer 33 |
| Mercury | 14 Aries 58 | 13 Aries 47 | 1 Leo 17 |
| Venus | 21 Aries 37 | 29 Pisces 27 | 0 Virgo 39 |
| Mars | 27 Libra 50 | 5 Leo 0 | 16 Scorpio 4 |
| Jupiter | 8 Leo 53 | 21 Gemini 7 | 26 Leo 38 |
| Saturn | 5 Virgo 36 | 27 Pisces 37 | 12 Virgo 24 |
| Uranus | 4 Pisces 57 | 26 Taurus 16 | 4 Pisces 14 |
| Neptune | 8 Leo 46 | 1 Aries 3 | 11 Leo 35 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 58 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 8 Cancer 18 |
| Rahu | 16 Scorpio 2 | 25 Pisces 12 | 10 Scorpio 28 |
| Ketu | 16 Taurus 2 | 25 Virgo 12 | 10 Taurus 28 |
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