James Dobson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 21, 1936 |
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| Died | December 06, 1987 (age 51) |
| Birthplace | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also James Dobson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Founder of Focus on the Family and influential conservative Christian advocacy. |
Intro
James Dobson is an American evangelical Christian author, psychologist, and founder of Focus on the Family, a prominent Christian organization. He is recognized for his influential role in conservative Christian activism, particularly regarding family values and social policy in the United States.
Early Life & Background
James Dobson was born into a devout evangelical Christian family in Shreveport, Louisiana. His father was a Nazarene evangelist, and Dobson later attended Pasadena College (now Point Loma Nazarene University) before earning his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Southern California.
Career Highlights
- Founded Focus on the Family in 1977, an influential evangelical organization offering advice on parenting, marriage, and social issues.
- Authored numerous books on family and parenting, including 'Dare to Discipline' and 'Bringing Up Boys.'
- Served as a prominent spokesperson and lobbyist for conservative Christian causes in the United States.
- Host of the Focus on the Family radio broadcast, which reached millions worldwide.
- Founded the James Dobson Family Institute after stepping down from leadership at Focus on the Family.
Trivia
- Inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2008.
- Served as an advisor to several U.S. presidents and political leaders on matters concerning family and morality.
FAQs
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James Dobson was born the 21 April 1936.
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About April 21st, 1936, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 21st, 1936 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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