John Berryman Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

John Berryman was an American writer and poet, born on October 25, 1914, in McAlester, Oklahoma. He is known for his significant contributions to American poetry, particularly through his innovative use of confessional verse. Berryman's work often explored themes of loss, mental illness, and personal struggles, and he is best remembered for his collection 'The Dream Songs.' His life ended tragically on January 7, 1972, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he drowned.

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Meaning of the name - John

God is gracious

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October 25, 1914 Facts

Generation Group

John Berryman belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: McAlester

Place of Death: Minneapolis

Cause of Death: drowning

Educated At: Clare College | South Kent School | Columbia University

Occupation: Writer | Poet

Spouses: Eileen Simpson

Employers: University of Minnesota | University of Washington | University of Iowa | University of California, Berkeley | University of Cincinnati | Harvard University

Awards Received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Academy of American Poets Fellowship | Shelley Memorial Award | Russell Loines Award for Poetry | Pulitzer Prize for Poetry | Guggenheim Fellowship | National Book Award | Bollingen Prize

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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.