
Henry David Thoreau is a poet, philosopher, essayist (United States).
Henry David Thoreau (born David Henry Thoreau; July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay "Civil Disobedience" (originally published as "Resistance to Civil Government"), an argument in favor of citizen disobedience against an unjust state. Thoreau's books, articles, essays, journals, and poetry amount to more than 20 volumes. Among his lasting contributions are his writings on natural history and philosophy, in which he anticipated the methods and findings of ecology and environmental history, two sources of modern-day environmentalism.
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| Born | 12 July 1817 |
| Profession | poet, philosopher, essayist |
| Nationality | United States |
| Educated at | Harvard College, Harvard University |
| Awards | Hall of Fame for Great Americans |
| Moon Sign (Rashi) | Gemini |
| Nakshatra | Ardra (Pada 2) |
| Sun Sign | Gemini |
| Ascendant (Lagna) | Aquarius |
| Birth data reliability | Uncertain |
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Henry David Thoreau was born on 12 July 1817. Sources disagree about, or do not verify, this person’s birth details. Treat this chart as indicative only.
Henry David Thoreau's Moon sign (Rashi) is Gemini and the Nakshatra is Ardra, pada 2, computed with Swiss Ephemeris using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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