Musician Dictionary

Erich von Däniken

Swiss pseudoscientific writer and ufologist (1935–2026)

DescriptionSwiss pseudoscientific writer and ufologist (1935–2026)
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Born1935-04-14
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BirthplaceZofingen Zofingen
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Died2026-01-10
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Place of deathInterlaken Unterseen
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AreaSwitzerland
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CountryCH
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CitizenshipSwitzerland
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Occupationphotographer ufologist writer non-fiction writer science fiction writer mythographer
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AwardsBoulder Prize Goldenes Brett Ig Nobel Prize
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Also known as

Eric Von Daniken

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