John Jakes (born March 31, 1932, in Chicago, United States) is an American writer and novelist. He is well-known for his historical fiction and has gained popularity through his works that often explore various aspects of American history. Jakes has made significant contributions to the literary world with his engaging storytelling and rich character development. His novels often depict the struggles, triumphs, and complexities of American life throughout different eras. His literary achievements have left a lasting impact on both readers and the genre of historical fiction.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Jakes belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Place of Death: Sarasota
Educated At: Senn High School | DePauw University | Ohio State University
Occupation: science fiction writer | television actor | novelist | writer
Awards Received: Owen Wister Award
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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 March 31, 1932
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 31, 2025 |
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Sun | 10 Aries 48 | 11 Aries 16 | 10 Cancer 36 |
Moon | 11 Aquarius 51 | 13 Taurus 36 | 26 Gemini 51 |
Mercury | 25 Aries 2 | 28 Pisces 54 | 0 Leo 41 |
Venus | 25 Taurus 26 | 27 Pisces 39 | 5 Cancer 0 |
Mars | 28 Pisces 1 | 23 Cancer 31 | 7 Gemini 20 |
Jupiter | 12 Leo 27 | 15 Gemini 56 | 21 Leo 43 |
Saturn | 3 Aquarius 25 | 24 Pisces 23 | 3 Aquarius 12 |
Uranus | 18 Aries 50 | 24 Taurus 46 | 23 Aries 5 |
Neptune | 5 Virgo 43 | 0 Aries 3 | 5 Virgo 47 |
Pluto | 19 Cancer 57 | 3 Aquarius 32 | 21 Cancer 23 |
Rahu | 25 Pisces 28 | 26 Pisces 44 | 20 Pisces 33 |
Ketu | 25 Virgo 28 | 26 Virgo 44 | 20 Virgo 33 |
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