Virginia Hamilton was an American writer, novelist, and children's author, known for her impactful contributions to literature. Born on March 12, 1934, in Yellow Springs, she became a prominent figure in children's literature, creating stories that celebrated African American culture and history. Her works often addressed themes of identity, heritage, and community, earning her numerous accolades throughout her career. Hamilton's storytelling resonated with both young readers and adults alike, making her an influential voice in promoting diversity in literature.
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Meaning of the name - Virginia
Virgin, green meadow, spring
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Virginia Hamilton belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Yellow Springs
Place of Death: Dayton
Cause of Death: breast cancer
Educated At: Antioch University | Antioch College
Occupation: novelist | children's writer | writer
Spouses: Arnold Adoff
Awards Received: Ohio Women's Hall of Fame | Jane Addams Children's Book Award | Coretta Scott King Award | Regina Medal | Gustav-Heinemann-Friedenspreis für Kinder- und Jugendbücher | MacArthur Fellows Program | Edgar Awards | Newbery Medal | National Book Award | Children's Literature Legacy Award | Hans Christian Andersen Award
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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 March 12, 1936
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 21 Pisces 57 | 22 Pisces 8 | 19 Gemini 36 |
| Moon | 10 Scorpio 50 | 6 Capricorn 16 | 26 Aquarius 15 |
| Mercury | 29 Aquarius 9 | 11 Pisces 52 | 5 Gemini 38 |
| Venus | 23 Aquarius 57 | 7 Aries 47 | 14 Gemini 29 |
| Mars | 14 Aries 54 | 7 Pisces 58 | 19 Gemini 41 |
| Jupiter | 22 Sagittarius 58 | 15 Cancer 6 | 19 Sagittarius 19 |
| Saturn | 14 Pisces 3 | 3 Aries 3 | 22 Pisces 12 |
| Uranus | 3 Taurus 7 | 28 Taurus 3 | 7 Taurus 58 |
| Neptune | 15 Virgo 12 | 1 Aries 28 | 14 Virgo 2 |
| Pluto | 25 Cancer 17 | 4 Aquarius 50 | 25 Cancer 56 |
| Rahu | 9 Capricorn 7 | 8 Pisces 25 | 4 Capricorn 21 |
| Ketu | 9 Cancer 7 | 8 Virgo 25 | 4 Cancer 21 |
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