Timothy Leary
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Timothy Leary Net Worth

Timothy Leary was born on October 22, 1920 in Springfield, MA and is best known as a leader of Psychedelic therapy and the prophet of the LSD lifestyle. He was a Harvard professor who was influential in the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 1970s. He was an advocate for the therapeutic and spiritual benefits of psychedelic drugs, and his research and writings on the subject helped to popularize their use. He was also a controversial figure, and his views on drug use were often seen as irresponsible and dangerous.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 22, 1920
Birth Place Springfield, MA
Age 100 YEARS OLD
Died On May 31, 1996 (age 75)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)

About

Harvard professor who became known as a leader of Psychedelic therapy and the prophet of the LSD lifestyle.

Before Fame

He was pressured by his father to enroll at age thirteen in the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Trivia

He coined the famous phrases, "Turn on, Tune in, Drop Out," and "Think for yourself and question authority." He was also the godfather to Actress Winona Ryder.

Family Life

He was married five times. His first wife committed suicide in 1955.

Associated With

He and B.F. Skinner both conducted groundbreaking and controversial psychological research.

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