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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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 May 7, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 7, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 7, 2026 |
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| Sun | 16 Taurus 7 | 17 Taurus 6 | 17 Leo 3 |
| Moon | 25 Capricorn 3 | 22 Capricorn 7 | 4 Cancer 19 |
| Mercury | 4 Taurus 54 | 9 Taurus 4 | 14 Virgo 16 |
| Venus | 13 Aries 51 | 16 Gemini 21 | 9 Leo 16 |
| Mars | 13 Leo 21 | 21 Aries 27 | 5 Libra 34 |
| Jupiter | 15 Cancer 42 | 19 Cancer 54 | 5 Leo 14 |
| Saturn | 23 Capricorn 30 | 9 Aries 46 | 18 Capricorn 17 |
| Uranus | 17 Aries 4 | 0 Gemini 40 | 19 Aries 16 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 0 | 3 Aries 27 | 4 Virgo 49 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 56 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 21 Cancer 9 |
| Rahu | 12 Aries 54 | 5 Pisces 27 | 7 Aries 52 |
| Ketu | 12 Libra 54 | 5 Virgo 27 | 7 Libra 52 |
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