Richard James Gelles was an influential American writer and sociologist known for his pioneering research on family violence and child welfare. Born on July 7, 1946, he authored 24 books along with over 100 articles, chapters, and papers. His significant contributions played a vital role in shaping government policy and social work practices across the United States. Gelles passed away on June 26, 2020, leaving behind a legacy that continues to impact the fields of sociology and social work.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard James Gelles belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Newton
Place of Death: Philadelphia
Educated At: Bates College | University of Rochester | University of New Hampshire
Occupation: sociologist | university teacher | psychologist | writer
Spouses: Judy S. Gelles
Employers: University of Rhode Island | University of Pennsylvania
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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 July 7, 1946
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 7, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 7, 2026 |
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| Sun | 14 Cancer 55 | 15 Cancer 33 | 1 Libra 58 |
| Moon | 1 Scorpio 18 | 13 Aries 35 | 5 Libra 31 |
| Mercury | 10 Leo 53 | 24 Cancer 0 | 10 Libra 31 |
| Venus | 22 Leo 53 | 27 Leo 42 | 16 Scorpio 50 |
| Mars | 10 Virgo 0 | 6 Gemini 16 | 0 Scorpio 40 |
| Jupiter | 18 Libra 4 | 1 Leo 37 | 29 Libra 56 |
| Saturn | 27 Cancer 2 | 14 Aries 18 | 6 Leo 34 |
| Uranus | 19 Gemini 14 | 4 Gemini 3 | 21 Gemini 48 |
| Neptune | 5 Libra 57 | 4 Aries 24 | 8 Libra 8 |
| Pluto | 10 Leo 36 | 4 Aquarius 43 | 12 Leo 48 |
| Rahu | 19 Gemini 32 | 2 Pisces 13 | 15 Gemini 18 |
| Ketu | 19 Sagittarius 32 | 2 Virgo 13 | 15 Sagittarius 18 |
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