William C. Krumbein (1902-1979) was a pioneering American geologist known for his contributions to sedimentology, particularly the application of statistical methods and the classification of sediment grain roundness. He earned degrees from the University of Chicago and served as a professor at Northwestern University after military service in WWII. Krumbein was influential in mathematical geology, co-founding the International Association for Mathematical Geology, which awards the Krumbein Medal in his honor. He published early geological computer programs and received numerous accolades, including the Twenhofel Medal and an honorary doctorate from Syracuse University.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Place of Birth: Beaver Falls
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Educated At: University of Chicago
Occupation: statistician | geologist | university teacher
Employers: Northwestern University | University of Chicago
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Statistical Association | William H. Twenhofel Medal | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 28, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 28, 2026 |
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| Sun | 7 Aquarius 52 | 8 Aquarius 47 | 10 Gemini 14 |
| Moon | 6 Libra 19 | 12 Gemini 17 | 7 Aries 35 |
| Mercury | 24 Aquarius 37 | 13 Aquarius 42 | 2 Cancer 44 |
| Venus | 3 Pisces 5 | 14 Aquarius 3 | 27 Aries 26 |
| Mars | 21 Aquarius 4 | 4 Aquarius 9 | 25 Taurus 52 |
| Jupiter | 27 Capricorn 40 | 17 Cancer 45 | 16 Aquarius 55 |
| Saturn | 21 Capricorn 25 | 28 Pisces 14 | 27 Capricorn 51 |
| Uranus | 19 Sagittarius 51 | 27 Taurus 29 | 19 Sagittarius 37 |
| Neptune | 29 Gemini 7 | 0 Aries 2 | 0 Cancer 23 |
| Pluto | 16 Gemini 52 | 3 Aquarius 35 | 17 Gemini 59 |
| Rahu | 9 Scorpio 1 | 10 Pisces 42 | 2 Scorpio 27 |
| Ketu | 9 Taurus 1 | 10 Virgo 42 | 2 Taurus 27 |
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