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Also Known As Lafayette Ronald Hubbard
Born March 13, 1911 • Nebraska
Died January 24, 1986 (aged 74) • San Luis Obispo • California
Founder Scientology
Notable Works “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health”

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