John Burningham is a British author and illustrator born in 1936 in Farnham, Surrey. He studied at the Central School of Art and Design in London. He is well-known for his children's books and has received the Kate Greenaway Medal twice: first for 'Borka: the Adventures of a Goose with No Feathers' and later for 'Mister Gumpy's Outing'. His works often feature imaginative storytelling and charming illustrations that appeal to young readers.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Burningham belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Farnham
Place of Death: London
Cause of Death: pneumonia
Educated At: Central School of Art and Design | Summerhill School
Occupation: children's writer | illustrator | screenwriter | writer
Spouses: Helen Oxenbury
Awards Received: Kate Greenaway Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 27, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 27, 2025 |
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| Sun | 6 Taurus 59 | 7 Taurus 26 | 2 Leo 17 |
| Moon | 25 Cancer 14 | 2 Taurus 26 | 20 Libra 43 |
| Mercury | 24 Taurus 18 | 10 Aries 56 | 3 Leo 48 |
| Venus | 20 Aries 11 | 28 Pisces 19 | 9 Leo 30 |
| Mars | 18 Taurus 39 | 4 Leo 0 | 19 Cancer 37 |
| Jupiter | 23 Sagittarius 47 | 20 Gemini 40 | 14 Sagittarius 49 |
| Saturn | 19 Pisces 9 | 27 Pisces 24 | 22 Pisces 15 |
| Uranus | 5 Taurus 35 | 26 Taurus 8 | 9 Taurus 26 |
| Neptune | 14 Virgo 10 | 0 Aries 59 | 14 Virgo 55 |
| Pluto | 25 Cancer 14 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 27 Cancer 6 |
| Rahu | 6 Capricorn 41 | 25 Pisces 19 | 1 Capricorn 59 |
| Ketu | 6 Cancer 41 | 25 Virgo 19 | 1 Cancer 59 |
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