Erich von Däniken (1935 - 2026)

Born:
April 14, 1935 in Zofingen, Switzerland

Died:
January 10, 2026(age 90)

About:
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.