L. Ron Hubbard (13 March, 1911 – 24 January, 1986) was an American author of fantasy stories and science fiction. He was also the found of the Church of Scientology.
Born as Lafayette Ronald Hubbard in Tilden, Nebraska as an only child to Ledora May and harry Russ Hubbard, a former officer in the U.S. Navy. During World War I, his father rejoined the Navy.
During a dental procedure in 1938, Mr. Hubbard reacted badly to the drug being used and had a near-death experience, allegedly inspiring an unpublished manuscript.
In 1941 Mr. Hubbard was commissioned as a Lieutenant (junior grade) in the U.S. Naval Reserve, his naval career was not successful since he required constant supervision. He resigned his commission in 1950 after the publication of Dianetics.
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L. Ron Hubbard (13 March, 1911 – 24 January, 1986) was an American author of fantasy stories and science fiction. He was also the found of the Church of Scientology.
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