Humphrey Carpenter was a British author, jazz musician, novelist, radio presenter, biographer, and children's writer. He was born on April 29, 1946, in Oxford, and passed away on January 4, 2005, in the same city. Carpenter contributed significantly to literature, engaging in various genres including children's books and biographies. His diverse talents and interests made him a prominent figure in British arts and letters.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Humphrey
Peaceful warrior
Read Full Humphrey Name AnalysisApril 29, 1946 Facts
Generation Group
Humphrey Carpenter belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Oxford
Place of Death: Oxford
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Marlborough College | Keble College | Dragon School
Occupation: jazz musician | novelist | critic | children's writer | radio personality | journalist | biographer | historian
Spouses: Mari Christina Prichard
Children: Katherine Sioned Carpenter | Clare Nia Carpenter
Awards Received: E. M. Forster Award | Duff Cooper Prize | Somerset Maugham Award
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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 April 29, 1946
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 29, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 29, 2026 |
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| Sun | 8 Taurus 31 | 9 Taurus 9 | 25 Cancer 12 |
| Moon | 9 Aries 11 | 13 Libra 24 | 12 Pisces 52 |
| Mercury | 12 Aries 13 | 23 Aries 8 | 16 Leo 17 |
| Venus | 0 Gemini 1 | 6 Gemini 25 | 5 Virgo 21 |
| Mars | 2 Leo 59 | 15 Aries 11 | 16 Virgo 26 |
| Jupiter | 20 Libra 16 | 18 Cancer 43 | 18 Libra 57 |
| Saturn | 19 Cancer 47 | 8 Aries 52 | 28 Cancer 26 |
| Uranus | 15 Gemini 18 | 0 Gemini 12 | 19 Gemini 48 |
| Neptune | 6 Libra 26 | 3 Aries 12 | 6 Libra 6 |
| Pluto | 9 Leo 26 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 10 Leo 54 |
| Rahu | 23 Gemini 12 | 5 Pisces 53 | 18 Gemini 58 |
| Ketu | 23 Sagittarius 12 | 5 Virgo 53 | 18 Sagittarius 58 |
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