James E. Turner (1940 – August 6, 2022) was a prominent American scholar in Africana studies. He is best known for founding the Cornell Africana Studies and Research Center, where he contributed significantly to the academic exploration of African and African American culture, history, and social issues. His work has influenced many scholars and students in the field, and he played a key role in establishing Africana studies as an important academic discipline.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James E. Turner belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Place of Death: Ithaca
Educated At: Union Institute & University | Northwestern University | Central Michigan University
Occupation: university teacher
Employers: Cornell University
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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 January 31, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 31, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 31, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Aquarius 41 | 11 Aquarius 50 | 6 Taurus 17 |
| Moon | 11 Scorpio 44 | 25 Cancer 48 | 5 Capricorn 40 |
| Mercury | 10 Aquarius 38 | 18 Aquarius 58 | 12 Aries 56 |
| Venus | 16 Pisces 3 | 17 Aquarius 49 | 21 Gemini 34 |
| Mars | 18 Aries 51 | 6 Aquarius 30 | 16 Gemini 24 |
| Jupiter | 5 Aries 51 | 17 Cancer 24 | 25 Aries 21 |
| Saturn | 25 Aries 39 | 28 Pisces 31 | 4 Taurus 46 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 0 | 27 Taurus 28 | 21 Taurus 5 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 12 | 0 Aries 7 | 23 Virgo 5 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 34 | 3 Aquarius 41 | 0 Leo 39 |
| Rahu | 23 Libra 55 | 10 Pisces 32 | 19 Libra 22 |
| Ketu | 23 Aries 55 | 10 Virgo 32 | 19 Aries 22 |
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