Robert Hicks Bates was an American mountaineer, author, and teacher, renowned for his significant contributions to mountaineering, including the first ascent of Mount Lucania and key expeditions to K2. Born in Philadelphia in 1911, he was part of the Harvard Five, a group that advanced American climbing standards. Bates served in World War II as a lieutenant colonel, received multiple accolades, and later taught at Phillips Exeter Academy. He authored several renowned books on mountaineering, including 'Five Miles High' and 'K2 - The Savage Mountain'. He passed away in 2007.
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Robert Bates belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Philadelphia
Educated At: Phillips Exeter Academy | Harvard University
Occupation: mountaineer | teacher | writer
Employers: Phillips Exeter Academy
Awards Received: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Bronze Star Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 14, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 14, 2026 |
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| Sun | 23 Capricorn 26 | 24 Capricorn 32 | 17 Taurus 56 |
| Moon | 20 Cancer 28 | 8 Sagittarius 32 | 8 Libra 5 |
| Mercury | 13 Capricorn 46 | 20 Capricorn 10 | 11 Taurus 41 |
| Venus | 5 Aquarius 13 | 26 Capricorn 27 | 25 Gemini 54 |
| Mars | 17 Sagittarius 43 | 23 Capricorn 15 | 12 Pisces 12 |
| Jupiter | 11 Scorpio 15 | 19 Cancer 32 | 8 Scorpio 19 |
| Saturn | 0 Taurus 25 | 27 Pisces 1 | 11 Taurus 22 |
| Uranus | 25 Capricorn 10 | 27 Taurus 39 | 29 Capricorn 19 |
| Neptune | 20 Cancer 5 | 29 Pisces 43 | 19 Cancer 11 |
| Pluto | 26 Gemini 25 | 3 Aquarius 8 | 26 Gemini 31 |
| Rahu | 15 Taurus 42 | 11 Pisces 26 | 9 Taurus 37 |
| Ketu | 15 Scorpio 42 | 11 Virgo 26 | 9 Scorpio 37 |
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