Jack Vance was an American novelist born on August 28, 1916, in San Francisco, California. He gained prominence in the science fiction and fantasy genres, receiving the Hugo Award for Best Novelette for his work 'The Last Castle' in 1967. Vance's writing is known for its rich language and intricate plots, becoming influential in the genre. He continued to write until his later years, leaving behind a significant literary legacy before passing away on May 26, 2013, in Oakland, California.
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Meaning of the name - Jack
supplanter, he who holds by the heel
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Jack Vance belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: San Francisco
Place of Death: Oakland
Cause of Death: old age
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: science fiction writer | novelist | writer
Employers: United States Merchant Marine
Awards Received: Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame | Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel | Nebula Award for Best Novella | Hugo Award for Best Novelette | Hugo Award for Best Short Story | Hugo Award for Best Related Work | Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award | World Fantasy Award for Best Novel
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 28, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Virgo 8 | 5 Virgo 46 | 23 Sagittarius 33 |
| Moon | 6 Virgo 29 | 9 Scorpio 15 | 2 Virgo 14 |
| Mercury | 29 Virgo 30 | 21 Leo 17 | 5 Capricorn 31 |
| Venus | 20 Cancer 9 | 3 Leo 45 | 21 Scorpio 58 |
| Mars | 22 Libra 49 | 13 Libra 52 | 10 Capricorn 47 |
| Jupiter | 5 Taurus 6 | 17 Cancer 18 | 25 Aries 11 |
| Saturn | 26 Cancer 35 | 0 Aries 7 | 0 Leo 22 |
| Uranus | 16 Aquarius 57 | 1 Gemini 27 | 16 Aquarius 47 |
| Neptune | 3 Leo 37 | 1 Aries 25 | 4 Leo 30 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 9 | 1 Aquarius 49 | 3 Cancer 34 |
| Rahu | 26 Capricorn 59 | 18 Pisces 47 | 21 Capricorn 13 |
| Ketu | 26 Cancer 59 | 18 Virgo 47 | 21 Cancer 13 |
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