Hugo Adam Bedau Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Hugo Adam Bedau (1926–2012) was an influential philosopher, best known for his extensive work on capital punishment. He held the position of Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, at Tufts University. Renowned as a leading anti-death-penalty scholar, he highlighted injustices in the criminal justice system, famously stating that he would support the execution of criminals like Timothy McVeigh, but insisted on fair sentencing for those unlike him. His scholarship and advocacy significantly contributed to the debate on the ethics of the death penalty.

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Meaning of the name - Hugo

mind, intellect, thought

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September 23, 1926 Facts

Generation Group

Hugo Adam Bedau belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Portland

Place of Death: Norwood Hospital

Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease

Educated At: University of Redlands | Boston University | Harvard University

Occupation: philosopher | university teacher

Employers: Tufts University

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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.