Erich von Däniken

Apr 14, 1935 - Jan 10, 2026 (90 years old) in Zofingen, Switzerland

Erich von Däniken was a Swiss author and writer who introduced the pseudoscientific field of pre-astronautics to a wide readership. His books became bestsellers and were translated into numerous languages; two were made into films, and other films are based on von Däniken's ideas.

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