L. Ron Hubbard

Date of Birth: March 13, 1911

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Date of Death: January 24, 1986

Biography

Lafayette Ronald Hubbard, commonly known as L. Ron Hubbard, was an American author and the founder of the Church of Scientology. Born on March 13, 1911, in Tilden, Nebraska, Hubbard was a prolific writer of science fiction and fantasy stories before he transitioned into the world of self-help and religion. He is best known for his 1950 book “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health,” which introduced the concept of Dianetics and laid the groundwork for Scientology. Over his lifetime, Hubbard authored more than 1,000 books, articles, and essays spanning numerous genres, including pulp fiction, adventure, and self-help. Despite controversies surrounding his life and the practices of Scientology, Hubbard’s impact on modern spiritual movements remains significant.

5 Interesting Facts about L. Ron Hubbard

1. L. Ron Hubbard served in the U.S. Navy during World War II but his military career was marked by controversy and conflicting reports.

2. He holds the Guinness World Record for the most published works by one author, with over 1,000 books.

3. “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health” was a New York Times bestseller for 28 weeks.

4. The Church of Scientology, founded by Hubbard, claims millions of members worldwide.

5. Hubbard dabbled in filmmaking and recorded music, creating numerous albums and short films for Scientology.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from L. Ron Hubbard

1. “The only way you can be successful with your life is to be successful yourself.”

2. “You don’t get rich writing science fiction. If you want to get rich, you start a religion.”

3. “Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today, and you make your tomorrow.”

4. “Communication is the universal solvent.”

5. “The mind when it has an old experience will add that data into its current experience, and it keeps coming up with wrong answers.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the time of his death in 1986, L. Ron Hubbard’s net worth was estimated to be around $600 million.

Children

L. Ron Hubbard had seven children from three marriages: 1. Lafayette Ronald Hubbard Jr. (also known as Ronald DeWolf) 2. Katherine May “Kay” Hubbard 3. Quentin Hubbard 4. Suzette Hubbard 5. Diana Hubbard 6. Alexis Valerie Hubbard 7. Arthur Ronald Conway Hubbard