Peter Dickinson was a Zambian author, novelist, poet, science fiction writer, and children's writer, born on December 16, 1927, in Livingstone. He was known for his diverse literary contributions that spanned various genres, including fiction and poetry. Dickinson's work has garnered recognition for its creativity and depth, appealing to both young audiences and adult readers. He passed away on December 16, 2015, in Winchester, leaving behind a significant literary legacy.
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Time Zone - Africa/Lusaka (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Peter
rock, stone
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Peter Dickinson belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Livingstone
Place of Death: Winchester
Educated At: St Ronan's School | Eton College | King's College
Occupation: science fiction writer | novelist | children's writer | poet | writer | screenwriter
Spouses: Mary Rose Barnard | Robin McKinley
Children: Polly Dickinson | Philippa Lucy Anne Dickinson | James Chrisopher Meade Dickinson | John Dickinson
Awards Received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature | Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Rattenfänger-Literaturpreis | Carnegie Medal | Guardian Children's Fiction Prize | Phoenix Award
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Ephemeris for December 16, 1927
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Sagittarius 27 | 24 Sagittarius 41 | 2 Aries 32 |
| Moon | 28 Virgo 5 | 14 Scorpio 49 | 24 Aries 14 |
| Mercury | 10 Sagittarius 30 | 5 Sagittarius 50 | 4 Pisces 48 |
| Venus | 8 Scorpio 27 | 19 Sagittarius 36 | 6 Pisces 29 |
| Mars | 5 Sagittarius 39 | 0 Capricorn 50 | 18 Aquarius 23 |
| Jupiter | 24 Pisces 46 | 23 Cancer 14 | 13 Aries 5 |
| Saturn | 12 Sagittarius 5 | 25 Pisces 22 | 19 Sagittarius 29 |
| Uranus | 29 Pisces 30 | 28 Taurus 27 | 3 Aries 19 |
| Neptune | 29 Leo 8 | 29 Pisces 22 | 26 Leo 55 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 32 | 2 Aquarius 16 | 15 Cancer 0 |
| Rahu | 18 Gemini 28 | 12 Pisces 59 | 13 Gemini 17 |
| Ketu | 18 Sagittarius 28 | 12 Virgo 59 | 13 Sagittarius 17 |
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