Herbert Huncke Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Herbert Edwin Huncke (1915-1996) was an American writer, poet, drug addict, and petty criminal associated with Times Square. He was actively involved in various cultural and social movements of the 20th century in the USA and is often credited with coining the term 'beat generation.' As an unpublished writer, he explored different literary styles and was linked to notable musicians like Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, and Dexter Gordon. Huncke's life experiences and slang significantly influenced key figures of the Beat Generation, including Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs.

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Meaning of the name - Herbert

bright army, famous warrior

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January 9, 1915 Facts

Generation Group

Herbert Huncke belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Greenfield

Place of Death: New York City

Occupation: diarist | poet | writer

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Astrology Analysis

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.