William H. Gerdts Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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William H. Gerdts was an influential American art historian and collector born on January 18, 1929, in Jersey City, New Jersey. He studied art history at Amherst College and Harvard University, earning his B.A. in 1949 and M.A. in 1950. Gerdts worked as a curator at various museums and later became a professor, teaching American painting and sculpture. He published extensively and received accolades including honorary doctorates. He amassed a significant collection of 19th-century American still life paintings, promised to the National Gallery of Art. He passed away on April 14, 2020, due to COVID-19.

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Meaning of the name - William

resolute protector, strong-willed warrior

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January 18, 1929 Facts

Generation Group

William H. Gerdts belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Jersey City

Place of Death: New York City

Cause of Death: COVID-19

Educated At: Amherst College | Harvard University

Occupation: art historian | university teacher | curator

Employers: Brooklyn College

Awards Received: honorary doctor of Amherst College | Guggenheim Fellowship

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Astrology Analysis

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.