James H. Billington Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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James H. Billington was an American academic and expert on Russian affairs, born on June 1, 1929, and passed away on November 20, 2018. He was prominent for his contributions to the field through several books and his significant role in the design, development, and establishment of the World Digital Library. Throughout his career, Billington's insights and expertise shaped understanding of Russia and contributed to the digital preservation of global culture.

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Meaning of the name - James

supplanter, he who takes the place of another

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June 1, 1929 Facts

Generation Group

James H. Billington belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Bryn Mawr

Place of Death: Washington, D.C.

Cause of Death: pneumonia

Educated At: Lower Merion High School | Balliol College | Princeton University

Occupation: university teacher | historian | librarian

Employers: Library of Congress | Princeton University | Harvard University

Awards Received: Knight of the Order of the Southern Cross | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Dmitry Likhachev Foundation Prize | Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Library of Congress Living Legend | Presidential Citizens Medal | Guggenheim Fellowship | Rhodes Scholarship | Order of Friendship

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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.