William Fifield (1916–1987) was an American writer known for his novels, nonfiction, essays, and short stories. He made significant contributions to literature, particularly through his works focused on Jean Cocteau. Fifield also produced 'Jean Cocteau: A Self-Portrait', which includes a conversation recorded in French. Additionally, he engaged in a notable dialogue with the famous mime Marcel Marceau. His talent in storytelling was recognized when he won the O. Henry Award for short stories in 1943.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Fifield belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Place of Death: Rancho Palos Verdes
Occupation: writer
Spouses: Mercedes McCambridge
Children: John Lawrence Markle
Awards Received: O. Henry 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 January 1, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Capricorn 0 | 11 Capricorn 20 | 0 Taurus 18 |
| Moon | 21 Scorpio 40 | 18 Gemini 9 | 4 Sagittarius 15 |
| Mercury | 19 Capricorn 46 | 29 Sagittarius 48 | 6 Taurus 59 |
| Venus | 7 Aquarius 20 | 10 Capricorn 9 | 15 Gemini 48 |
| Mars | 29 Leo 48 | 13 Capricorn 16 | 15 Leo 5 |
| Jupiter | 22 Pisces 3 | 21 Cancer 16 | 15 Aries 55 |
| Saturn | 14 Cancer 5 | 26 Pisces 7 | 11 Cancer 42 |
| Uranus | 13 Aquarius 41 | 27 Taurus 56 | 19 Aquarius 11 |
| Neptune | 1 Leo 51 | 29 Pisces 30 | 29 Cancer 54 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 7 | 2 Aquarius 44 | 1 Cancer 29 |
| Rahu | 9 Aquarius 42 | 12 Pisces 7 | 3 Aquarius 52 |
| Ketu | 9 Leo 42 | 12 Virgo 7 | 3 Leo 52 |
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