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: 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 February 5, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 5, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 5, 2026 |
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| Sun | 16 Aquarius 11 | 17 Aquarius 2 | 4 Taurus 46 |
| Moon | 18 Leo 41 | 5 Libra 30 | 7 Cancer 1 |
| Mercury | 26 Aquarius 3 | 28 Aquarius 2 | 14 Aries 50 |
| Venus | 29 Sagittarius 34 | 24 Aquarius 15 | 0 Aries 51 |
| Mars | 8 Aquarius 53 | 10 Aquarius 31 | 10 Aries 45 |
| Jupiter | 25 Scorpio 26 | 16 Cancer 51 | 24 Scorpio 49 |
| Saturn | 5 Leo 4 | 29 Pisces 2 | 2 Leo 50 |
| Uranus | 17 Gemini 55 | 27 Taurus 28 | 19 Gemini 15 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 38 | 0 Aries 16 | 8 Libra 45 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 5 | 3 Aquarius 51 | 10 Leo 58 |
| Rahu | 8 Gemini 15 | 10 Pisces 16 | 4 Gemini 4 |
| Ketu | 8 Sagittarius 15 | 10 Virgo 16 | 4 Sagittarius 4 |
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