Aleister Crowley

Known for

Acting

Gender

Male

Born

October 12, 1875

Age at death

72

Died

December 1, 1947

From

Warwickshire, England, UK

Aleister Crowley, born Edward Alexander Crowley, was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer. He founded the religion of Thelema, identifying himself as the prophet entrusted with guiding humanity into the Æon of Horus in the early 20th century. A prolific writer, he published widely over the course of his life.