Warren E. Preece was the editor of Encyclopædia Britannica from 1964 to 1975, overseeing the development of its 15th edition, which introduced a new structure for the content. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, he graduated from Dartmouth College and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Prior to his editorial role, he worked as a newspaper reporter, English teacher, and public relations director. Post-resignation, he was vice chairman of the board of editors until 1979 and contributed to works about higher education.
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Meaning of the name - Warren
guard, protector
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Place of Birth: Norwalk
Place of Death: Philadelphia
Cause of Death: heart failure
Educated At: Dartmouth College | Columbia University
Occupation: editor
Employers: Encyclopædia Britannica | U.S. Army | Senator Thomas Dodd
Awards Received: Phi Beta Kappa
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Aries 8 | 27 Aries 56 | 6 Leo 57 |
| Moon | 27 Leo 32 | 19 Sagittarius 7 | 9 Gemini 21 |
| Mercury | 5 Aries 37 | 1 Aries 3 | 17 Cancer 29 |
| Venus | 5 Taurus 7 | 25 Pisces 4 | 23 Gemini 31 |
| Mars | 16 Taurus 59 | 29 Cancer 48 | 27 Cancer 34 |
| Jupiter | 9 Virgo 9 | 18 Gemini 49 | 17 Virgo 57 |
| Saturn | 19 Virgo 38 | 26 Pisces 21 | 22 Virgo 30 |
| Uranus | 8 Pisces 20 | 25 Taurus 36 | 8 Pisces 49 |
| Neptune | 10 Leo 57 | 0 Aries 39 | 13 Leo 14 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 56 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 9 Cancer 8 |
| Rahu | 27 Libra 20 | 25 Pisces 50 | 21 Libra 50 |
| Ketu | 27 Aries 20 | 25 Virgo 50 | 21 Aries 50 |
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