William Strauss was an American historian, journalist, and director. He was born on February 5, 1947, in Burlingame, California, and passed away on December 18, 2007, in McLean, Virginia, due to pancreatic cancer. Strauss is known for his work on generational theory and is co-author of several influential books on the topic, including 'Generations' and 'The Fourth Turning'. He contributed significantly to the understanding of social cycles and historical patterns, influencing both academic and public discourse on generational dynamics.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Strauss belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Burlingame
Place of Death: McLean
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Educated At: John F. Kennedy School of Government | Harvard Law School
Occupation: theatrical director | journalist | historian | writer
Awards Received: honorary doctor of the Autonomous University of Barcelona
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 5, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Aquarius 11 | 17 Aquarius 16 | 3 Taurus 47 |
| Moon | 18 Leo 41 | 23 Taurus 48 | 22 Gemini 36 |
| Mercury | 26 Aquarius 3 | 14 Aquarius 35 | 13 Aries 10 |
| Venus | 29 Sagittarius 34 | 1 Aries 5 | 29 Pisces 39 |
| Mars | 8 Aquarius 53 | 19 Cancer 10 | 9 Aries 59 |
| Jupiter | 25 Scorpio 26 | 11 Gemini 16 | 24 Scorpio 55 |
| Saturn | 5 Leo 4 | 17 Pisces 53 | 2 Leo 48 |
| Uranus | 17 Gemini 55 | 23 Taurus 17 | 19 Gemini 12 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 38 | 28 Pisces 6 | 8 Libra 47 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 5 | 2 Aquarius 12 | 10 Leo 58 |
| Rahu | 8 Gemini 15 | 29 Pisces 35 | 4 Gemini 7 |
| Ketu | 8 Sagittarius 15 | 29 Virgo 35 | 4 Sagittarius 7 |
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