Ken Kesey Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Ken Kesey (September 17, 1935 - November 10, 2001) was an American novelist, essayist, and advocate of the counterculture movement. He served as a bridge between the Beat Generation of the 1950s and the hippies of the 1960s. Born in La Junta, Colorado, and raised in Springfield, Oregon, he gained acclaim for his novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' published in 1962. Kesey's interactions with hallucinogenic drugs influenced his work. He was also a notable figure in literary and bohemian circles, collaborating with other artists until the end of his life.

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Meaning of the name - Ken

handsome, born of fire

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September 17, 1935 Facts

Generation Group

Ken Kesey belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: La Junta

Place of Death: Sacred Heart Medical Center University District

Cause of Death: liver cancer

Educated At: Springfield High School | University of Oregon | Stanford University

Occupation: amateur wrestler | essayist | novelist | children's writer | writer

Children: Sunshine Kesey

Employers: University of Oregon

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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.