1911 – 1986

L. Ron Hubbard

estafador de gente

science fiction writerreligious leadernovelistauthormilitary officer

Born

1911-03-13, Tilden

Died

1986-01-24

Birthplace state

Nebraska

Biography

L. Ron Hubbard was born in Tilden, Nebraska in 1911 and died in 1986. He wrote pulp science fiction and fantasy novels early in his career, then authored Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health in 1950 and established organizations to promote its techniques. He founded Scientology in 1952 after losing intellectual rights to his Dianetics literature in bankruptcy, and led the Church of Scientology until his death.

Occupation

L. Ron Hubbard is recorded as a science fiction writer, a religious leader, a novelist, a author, a military officer, a musician, a painter, a Scientology, a poet, a writer and a screenwriter, born in Nebraska (1911–1986).

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Frequently asked about L. Ron Hubbard

Who was L. Ron Hubbard?

L. Ron Hubbard was estafador de gente, born in Nebraska (1911 – 1986).

When and where was L. Ron Hubbard born?

L. Ron Hubbard was born on 1911-03-13 in Tilden.

When did L. Ron Hubbard die?

L. died on 1986-01-24.

What was L. Ron Hubbard known for?

L. Ron Hubbard is recorded as a science fiction writer, a religious leader, a novelist, a author, a military officer, a musician, a painter, a Scientology, a poet, a writer and a screenwriter.

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