William Stafford was an American writer, author, and poet born on January 17, 1914, in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was known for his contributions to poetry and literature throughout his life. Stafford's work often reflected his deep appreciation for nature and human experience. He passed away on August 28, 1993, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. His legacy includes a significant body of poetry that continues to resonate with readers today.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Stafford belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hutchinson
Place of Death: Lake Oswego
Educated At: Liberal High School | University of Kansas
Occupation: educator | poet
Employers: Lewis & Clark College
Awards Received: National Book Award for Poetry | Shelley Memorial Award | Guggenheim Fellowship
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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 17, 1914
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Capricorn 48 | 27 Capricorn 38 | 18 Taurus 15 |
| Moon | 10 Libra 1 | 15 Capricorn 22 | 16 Scorpio 17 |
| Mercury | 21 Capricorn 54 | 25 Capricorn 7 | 9 Taurus 19 |
| Venus | 20 Capricorn 47 | 0 Aquarius 17 | 9 Gemini 58 |
| Mars | 10 Cancer 10 | 25 Capricorn 37 | 3 Leo 57 |
| Jupiter | 28 Capricorn 51 | 19 Cancer 7 | 20 Aquarius 22 |
| Saturn | 12 Gemini 32 | 27 Pisces 15 | 17 Gemini 55 |
| Uranus | 6 Aquarius 56 | 27 Taurus 36 | 11 Aquarius 33 |
| Neptune | 26 Cancer 51 | 29 Pisces 47 | 25 Cancer 44 |
| Pluto | 29 Gemini 36 | 3 Aquarius 14 | 29 Gemini 39 |
| Rahu | 17 Pisces 30 | 11 Pisces 16 | 11 Pisces 35 |
| Ketu | 17 Virgo 30 | 11 Virgo 16 | 11 Virgo 35 |
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