Gilbert V. Hartke (1907–1986) was an influential American director, playwright, and priest best known for founding The Catholic University of America's Department of Speech and Drama. He directed over 60 productions and created the National Players touring company. Hartke actively engaged in social issues, fought racial discrimination, and was a close associate of notable figures, including actors and politicians. He left a lasting legacy on Catholic theater and education, with the university's theater named in his honor and an annual award celebrating theatrical excellence.
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Meaning of the name - Gilbert
bright pledge, shining hostage
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Gilbert V. Hartke belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Place of Death: Washington, D.C.
Educated At: Loyola Academy
Occupation: director | playwright | priest
Employers: The Catholic University of America
Awards Received: Gilbie Awards
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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 January 16, 1907
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 25 Capricorn 29 | 26 Capricorn 37 | 23 Taurus 44 |
| Moon | 29 Aquarius 25 | 3 Capricorn 7 | 1 Cancer 1 |
| Mercury | 14 Capricorn 48 | 23 Capricorn 29 | 13 Taurus 41 |
| Venus | 11 Sagittarius 20 | 29 Capricorn 1 | 21 Aries 45 |
| Mars | 18 Scorpio 23 | 24 Capricorn 50 | 16 Capricorn 27 |
| Jupiter | 3 Cancer 14 | 19 Cancer 15 | 9 Cancer 20 |
| Saturn | 12 Pisces 11 | 27 Pisces 10 | 25 Pisces 29 |
| Uranus | 9 Capricorn 33 | 27 Taurus 37 | 12 Capricorn 21 |
| Neptune | 10 Cancer 52 | 29 Pisces 45 | 10 Cancer 39 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 10 | 3 Aquarius 12 | 22 Gemini 34 |
| Rahu | 2 Leo 58 | 11 Pisces 20 | 26 Cancer 40 |
| Ketu | 2 Aquarius 58 | 11 Virgo 20 | 26 Capricorn 40 |
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