Richard Peck was an American author known for his contributions to children's literature. Born on April 10, 1934, in Decatur, Illinois, he gained acclaim for his engaging storytelling and the ability to deal with complex themes relevant to young readers. Peck's career was marked by numerous awards and accolades that recognized his impact on literature and his skill in capturing the essence of childhood and adolescence. He passed away on May 24, 2018, in New York due to cancer, leaving behind a legacy of beloved literary works.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard Peck belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Decatur
Place of Death: New York City
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: University of Exeter | DePauw University
Occupation: children's writer | writer
Employers: Louisiana State University
Awards Received: Margaret Edwards Award | National Humanities Medal | Edgar Awards | Newbery Medal
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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 April 10, 1934
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 10, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 10, 2026 |
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| Sun | 20 Aries 10 | 20 Aries 53 | 18 Cancer 43 |
| Moon | 8 Pisces 50 | 26 Capricorn 47 | 19 Cancer 5 |
| Mercury | 23 Pisces 52 | 24 Pisces 8 | 18 Cancer 19 |
| Venus | 4 Pisces 0 | 13 Taurus 37 | 15 Gemini 43 |
| Mars | 21 Aries 2 | 0 Aries 43 | 27 Gemini 11 |
| Jupiter | 17 Libra 44 | 16 Cancer 34 | 14 Libra 25 |
| Saturn | 25 Aquarius 38 | 6 Aries 39 | 27 Aquarius 29 |
| Uranus | 26 Aries 57 | 29 Taurus 13 | 1 Taurus 10 |
| Neptune | 10 Virgo 0 | 2 Aries 34 | 10 Virgo 16 |
| Pluto | 22 Cancer 31 | 5 Aquarius 21 | 24 Cancer 8 |
| Rahu | 16 Aquarius 17 | 6 Pisces 53 | 11 Aquarius 25 |
| Ketu | 16 Leo 17 | 6 Virgo 53 | 11 Leo 25 |
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