Gene Wolfe was an American science fiction and fantasy writer, known for his dense and allusive prose style, heavily influenced by his Catholic faith. He authored a multitude of novels and short stories, receiving numerous awards in the science fiction and fantasy genres. His most notable work is 'The Book of the New Sun', a four-volume series published from 1980 to 1983, which is the first part of the 'Solar Cycle'. In 1998, it was ranked third among the best fantasy novels published before 1990 by Locus magazine based on a subscriber poll.
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Meaning of the name - Gene
Well-born, noble, of good stock
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Gene Wolfe belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Place of Death: Peoria
Cause of Death: heart disease
Educated At: Lamar High School | University of Houston | Texas A&M University
Occupation: science fiction writer | novelist | mechanical engineer | editor | military engineer | writer
Awards Received: Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame | August Derleth Award | Locus Award for Best Novella | World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement | World Fantasy Award for Best Collection | Premio Gigamesh | Rhysling Award | Nebula Award for Best Novella | John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel | Edward E. Smith Memorial Award | Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award | World Fantasy Award for Best Novel | Prix Tour-Apollo Award | Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel | Nebula Award for Best Novel
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Ephemeris for May 7, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 7, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Taurus 7 | 17 Taurus 21 | 16 Leo 5 |
| Moon | 25 Capricorn 3 | 22 Virgo 28 | 20 Gemini 48 |
| Mercury | 4 Taurus 54 | 25 Aries 21 | 13 Virgo 24 |
| Venus | 13 Aries 51 | 4 Aries 21 | 8 Leo 2 |
| Mars | 13 Leo 21 | 8 Leo 43 | 4 Libra 56 |
| Jupiter | 15 Cancer 42 | 22 Gemini 44 | 5 Leo 1 |
| Saturn | 23 Capricorn 30 | 28 Pisces 24 | 18 Capricorn 20 |
| Uranus | 17 Aries 4 | 26 Taurus 43 | 19 Aries 16 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 0 | 1 Aries 17 | 4 Virgo 47 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 56 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 21 Cancer 7 |
| Rahu | 12 Aries 54 | 24 Pisces 47 | 7 Aries 55 |
| Ketu | 12 Libra 54 | 24 Virgo 47 | 7 Libra 55 |
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