Raymond Carver Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Raymond Carver (May 25, 1938 - August 2, 1988) was an American short story writer and poet known for revitalizing the American short story during the 1980s. He is regarded as one of the most significant short story writers of the 20th century. Carver was influenced by American writer Ernest Hemingway and Russian writer Anton Chekhov, earning him the nickname 'the American Chekhov.' Some of his literary works have been adapted into films, and his works have been translated into over 20 languages worldwide.

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Meaning of the name - Raymond

wise protector, wise counsel

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May 25, 1938 Facts

Generation Group

Raymond Carver belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Clatskanie

Place of Death: Port Angeles

Cause of Death: lung cancer

Educated At: A.C. Davis High School | California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt | California State University, Chico | Harvard University | Stanford University

Occupation: prose writer | novelist | poet | teacher | writer | screenwriter

Spouses: Tess Gallagher

Employers: Syracuse University

Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship | O. Henry Award

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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.