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L. Ron Hubbard
L. Ron Hubbard

L. Ron Hubbard, born on March 13, 1911, was an American author known for his contributions to the science fiction genre. His works spanned a variety of types, including science fiction, fantasy, and adventure, with his most notable achievement being the creation of a series of science fiction novels. Hubbard passed away on January 24, 1986. more

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