Robert Sheckley was an American science fiction author, novelist, and screenwriter, born on July 16, 1928, in New York. He became known for his contributions to the genre, particularly in the realm of speculative fiction characterized by wit and irony. Throughout his career, Sheckley penned numerous short stories, novels, and screenplay adaptations, influencing many writers in the science fiction community. He passed away on December 9, 2005, in Poughkeepsie, leaving behind a rich legacy in the world of literature.
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Meaning of the name - Robert
bright fame, shining glory
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Robert Sheckley belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Maplewood
Place of Death: Poughkeepsie
Educated At: Columbia High School | New York University
Occupation: science fiction writer | novelist | writer | screenwriter
Spouses: Ziva Kwitney
Children: Alisa Kwitney
Awards Received: Author Emeritus
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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 16, 1928
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 16, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 23 Cancer 52 | 24 Cancer 11 | 29 Libra 3 |
| Moon | 17 Cancer 21 | 25 Leo 46 | 8 Aquarius 29 |
| Mercury | 4 Cancer 49 | 18 Cancer 29 | 2 Scorpio 45 |
| Venus | 28 Cancer 3 | 7 Virgo 43 | 28 Scorpio 46 |
| Mars | 14 Taurus 22 | 12 Gemini 35 | 6 Cancer 35 |
| Jupiter | 7 Taurus 17 | 3 Leo 36 | 6 Taurus 8 |
| Saturn | 13 Sagittarius 41 | 14 Aries 31 | 16 Sagittarius 12 |
| Uranus | 7 Aries 23 | 4 Gemini 27 | 4 Aries 28 |
| Neptune | 27 Leo 38 | 4 Aries 23 | 0 Virgo 54 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 53 | 4 Aquarius 31 | 18 Cancer 23 |
| Rahu | 7 Gemini 10 | 1 Pisces 45 | 1 Gemini 59 |
| Ketu | 7 Sagittarius 10 | 1 Virgo 45 | 1 Sagittarius 59 |
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