Robert J. McEliece was an American cryptographer, professor, mathematician, and computer scientist. He made significant contributions to the field of coding theory and is known for his pioneering work on error-correcting codes, particularly those based on algebraic structures. His research has influenced the design of secure communication systems and has applications in various areas of computer science and information theory.
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Robert J. McEliece belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Place of Death: Pasadena
Educated At: California Institute of Technology
Occupation: cryptographer | university teacher | mathematician | computer scientist
Employers: University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign | California Institute of Technology
Awards Received: IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal | IEEE Fellow
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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 May 21, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 21, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 21, 2026 |
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| Sun | 29 Taurus 57 | 0 Gemini 37 | 20 Leo 15 |
| Moon | 10 Leo 18 | 7 Leo 50 | 8 Virgo 28 |
| Mercury | 21 Gemini 46 | 9 Gemini 8 | 1 Virgo 6 |
| Venus | 17 Aries 10 | 3 Cancer 8 | 25 Cancer 48 |
| Mars | 15 Cancer 33 | 2 Taurus 3 | 7 Virgo 46 |
| Jupiter | 25 Gemini 28 | 22 Cancer 12 | 14 Cancer 6 |
| Saturn | 1 Gemini 53 | 11 Aries 12 | 11 Gemini 12 |
| Uranus | 0 Gemini 23 | 1 Gemini 28 | 4 Gemini 16 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 11 | 3 Aries 50 | 28 Virgo 13 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 44 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 5 Leo 49 |
| Rahu | 9 Virgo 23 | 4 Pisces 43 | 4 Virgo 56 |
| Ketu | 9 Pisces 23 | 4 Virgo 43 | 4 Pisces 56 |
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