Hugh Walter Gilbert Cook was a cult author born on August 9, 1956, and he passed away on November 8, 2008. His writing is characterized by a unique blend of fantasy and science fiction, earning him recognition for his influential series, 'Chronicles of an Age of Darkness.' Cook's works are notable for their imaginative storytelling and complex world-building, which have garnered him a dedicated following within the literary community.
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Meaning of the name - Hugh
mind, intellect
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Hugh Cook belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Cause of Death: lymphoma
Occupation: science fiction writer | writer
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Ephemeris for August 9, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 17 Leo 3 | 17 Leo 21 | 24 Libra 18 |
| Moon | 1 Libra 55 | 22 Aquarius 9 | 0 Aries 15 |
| Mercury | 6 Virgo 32 | 4 Leo 23 | 7 Libra 50 |
| Venus | 3 Cancer 34 | 11 Cancer 6 | 13 Virgo 19 |
| Mars | 23 Pisces 39 | 1 Libra 42 | 13 Pisces 30 |
| Jupiter | 6 Virgo 22 | 13 Cancer 33 | 21 Virgo 0 |
| Saturn | 26 Scorpio 43 | 1 Aries 11 | 1 Sagittarius 8 |
| Uranus | 3 Leo 34 | 1 Gemini 10 | 6 Leo 43 |
| Neptune | 27 Libra 54 | 1 Aries 50 | 29 Libra 56 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 54 | 2 Aquarius 13 | 29 Leo 56 |
| Rahu | 4 Sagittarius 21 | 19 Pisces 48 | 0 Sagittarius 41 |
| Ketu | 4 Gemini 21 | 19 Virgo 48 | 0 Gemini 41 |
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