Anton LaVey
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Summary
Anton LaVey was born on April 11, 1930[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on October 29, 1997[3], in San Francisco[4]. He worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], Satanist[7], occultist[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,346 views/month, #4,075 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: October 31, 1997[11]
- Spouse: Diane Hegarty[12], Blanche Barton[13]
- Child: Karla LaVey[14], Zeena Schreck[15], Satan Xerxes Carnacki LaVey[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Native language: English[18]
- Ethnic group: Ashkenazi Jews[19]
- Field of work: philosophy[20]
- Educated at: Globe High School[21], Tamalpais High School[22]
- Religion or worldview: LaVeyan Satanism[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Anton LaVey[25]
- Cause of death: pulmonary edema[26]
- Family name: LaVey[27], Levey[28]
- Given name: Anton[29], Howard[30], Stanton[31]
- Official website: http://www.churchofsatan.com/[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Instrument: organ[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Has pet: Togare[36]
- Birth name: Howard Stanton Levey[37]
- Name in native language: Anton Szandor LaVey[38]
Why It Matters
Anton LaVey has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 79 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Bob Black[41], a writer[42], b. 1951[43], of United States[44].
Works attributed to him include The Satanic Bible[45], a religious text[46]; The Satanic Rituals[47], a written work[48]; The Satanic Witch[49], a literary work[50]; The Devil's Notebook[51], a literary work[52]; and Satan Speaks![53], a written work[54].
FAQs
Where was Anton LaVey born?
Anton LaVey was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Anton LaVey die?
Anton LaVey died in San Francisco[4].
Who was Anton LaVey married to?
Anton LaVey's spouses include Diane Hegarty[12] and Blanche Barton[13].
What did Anton LaVey do for work?
Anton LaVey worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], Satanist[7], occultist[8], and musician[9].
Where did Anton LaVey go to school?
Anton LaVey was educated at Globe High School[21] and Tamalpais High School[22].
Who did Anton LaVey influence?
Anton LaVey has been cited as an influence by Bob Black[41].