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Anton LaVey
Founder of the church of satan, author of the satanic bible (1930-1997).
Born April 11th, 1930 in Chicago.
Died October 31st, 1997 at 67 years old in San Francisco (pulmonary edema).
On October 31, 1997, Anton Szandor LaVey, passed away at the age of 67. Anton LaVey was an iconic and integral figure in the history of modern Satanism and occultism. He was a self-styled atheist, author, and Satanic High Priest. Born in Chicago, Illinois on April 11, 1930 to Michael and Augusta LaVey, he was a noted musician and organist for many years. In 1966, LaVey founded the Church of Satan and declared it the first organization of its kind in over 1,400 years. He wrote and published several books, most notably The Satanic Bible, which was written in 1969. He also recorded and released multiple albums of occult-inspired music throughout his life. Anton LaVey is survived by his son, Satan Xerxes Carnacki LaVey. He will be remembered for his many accomplishments and his lasting impact on modern culture.
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Aleister Crowley
Born October 12th, 1875 in Royal Leamington Spa.
Died December 1st, 1947 at 72 years old
Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there’s a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see. Helen Keller (Remember that Helen Keller was blind)