Frank Herbert was an American science fiction writer best known for his 1965 novel 'Dune' and its five sequels. He also wrote short stories and worked in various roles such as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer. The 'Dune' saga, set in the distant future, explores complex themes like human survival, evolution, planetary science, ecology, and the intersection of religion, politics, and power in a universe where humanity has developed interstellar travel and colonized thousands of worlds.
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Meaning of the name - Frank
free, free man
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Frank Herbert belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Tacoma
Place of Death: Madison
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Educated At: North Salem High School | Lincoln High School | University of Washington
Occupation: science fiction writer | prose writer | novelist | photographer | journalist | writer
Spouses: Theresa Diane Shackelford | Flora Lillian Parkinson
Children: Brian Herbert
Employers: koerantjoernalis | fotograaf | boekresensent | ekologiese konsultant | dosent
Awards Received: Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame | Seiun Award for Best Translated Novel | Cosmos 2000 Award | Nebula Award for Best Novel | Hugo Award for Best Novel
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Ephemeris for October 8, 1920
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Libra 13 | 15 Libra 47 | 1 Aquarius 16 |
| Moon | 4 Virgo 54 | 9 Taurus 4 | 1 Cancer 5 |
| Mercury | 4 Scorpio 58 | 3 Scorpio 12 | 4 Aquarius 38 |
| Venus | 11 Scorpio 6 | 23 Virgo 44 | 17 Pisces 2 |
| Mars | 23 Sagittarius 1 | 11 Scorpio 14 | 12 Pisces 48 |
| Jupiter | 8 Virgo 43 | 23 Cancer 21 | 18 Virgo 7 |
| Saturn | 19 Virgo 26 | 27 Pisces 4 | 25 Virgo 15 |
| Uranus | 2 Pisces 10 | 1 Gemini 2 | 3 Pisces 44 |
| Neptune | 13 Leo 21 | 0 Aries 19 | 12 Leo 40 |
| Pluto | 8 Cancer 54 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 7 Cancer 23 |
| Rahu | 7 Scorpio 27 | 16 Pisces 37 | 1 Scorpio 53 |
| Ketu | 7 Taurus 27 | 16 Virgo 37 | 1 Taurus 53 |
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