Howard Haycraft Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Howard Haycraft (1905-1991) was an influential American writer, editor, and publisher known for his significant contributions to the fields of literature and reference works. He served as president of the H. W. Wilson Company and edited important texts on writers and detective fiction. His seminal book, 'Murder for Pleasure,' is recognized as the first comprehensive history of detective stories, tracing their origins and critical significance in literature. Haycraft's expertise in mysteries garnered him recognition in the literary community, highlighted by a special award from the American Library Association.

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Meaning of the name - Howard

brave guardian, watchful protector

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July 24, 1905 Facts

Generation Group

Howard Haycraft belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Madelia

Place of Death: Hightstown

Educated At: University of Minnesota

Occupation: editor | writer

Employers: H. W. Wilson Company

Awards Received: Special citation at the centennial of the American Library Association in 1976

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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.