Erich von Däniken - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 14, 1935 |
|---|---|
| Age | 90 |
| Birthplace | Zofingen, Aargau, Switzerland |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Erich von Däniken's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Proposing the 'ancient astronaut' theory and authoring 'Chariots of the Gods?' and other similar books. |
Intro
Erich von Däniken is a Swiss author best known for his books that propose ancient humans were visited by extraterrestrial beings. His most famous work, 'Chariots of the Gods?', helped popularize the 'ancient astronaut' hypothesis globally. Von Däniken's ideas have been widely discussed but remain controversial within mainstream archaeology and history due to lack of conclusive evidence and have often been criticized as pseudoscience.
Early Life & Background
Erich von Däniken was born in Zofingen, Switzerland, in 1935. He developed an early interest in ancient texts and mysteries, and after completing his schooling, he worked in the hotel industry. His curiosity about ancient civilizations and unexplained artifacts influenced his later writings on extraterrestrial contact with early human societies.
Career Highlights
- Publication of 'Chariots of the Gods?' in 1968, which became an international bestseller.
- Authoring more than 40 books related to ancient astronauts and unexplained archaeological phenomena.
- Co-founding the Mystery Park (later known as Jungfrau Park), a theme park in Switzerland dedicated to mysteries of the world.
- Becoming a prominent figure in the field of pseudoarchaeology and a frequent speaker at international conferences.
Trivia
- Von Däniken's first book, 'Chariots of the Gods?', has been translated into more than 30 languages.
- Despite controversy, his books have sold over 60 million copies worldwide.
- His works inspired numerous documentaries and TV shows, including the History Channel's 'Ancient Aliens'.
FAQs
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Erich von Däniken is 90 years old.
Erich von Däniken was born the 14 April 1935.
Zofingen, Aargau, Switzerland.
On His Birth-Day
About April 14th, 1935, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 8, 1935, the U.S. Congress approved the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act, leading to the establishment of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) on May 6, 1935.
- Day of the week: April 14th, 1935 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Top Hat directed by Mark Sandrich
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