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Currently, Jack Gilbert is 99 years, 2 months and 14 days old. Jack Gilbert will celebrate 100rd birthday on a Tuesday 18th of February 2025. Below we countdown to Jack Gilbert upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Jack Gilbert |
Occupation | Poet |
Age | 99 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Born | February 18, 1925 (Pennsylvania) |
Birthday | February 18 |
Town/City | Pennsylvania |
Nationality | Pennsylvania |
Jack Gilbert’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Jack Gilbert was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
American poet known for Views of Jeopardy, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated poetry collection. His other award-winning works include Monolithos, Refusing Heaven, and The Dance Most of All.
He attended both the University of Pittsburgh and San Francisco State University.
He worked in his youth as an exterminator, salesman, and steelworker in his native Pennsylvania.
He had long-lasting romantic relationships with Laura Ulewicz. He ended up marrying Michiko Nogami, who inspired much of his poetry.
He and Gerald Stern were classmates and fellow literature students at the University of Pittsburgh.