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Timothy Leary was born on October 22, 1920 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Timothy Leary was listed as a psychologist, writer and actor. Death is recorded on May 31, 1996, at the age of 75. Schooling on record includes Washington State University.
My Take
Timothy Leary fascinates me precisely because the verdict on him will never settle. Hero of consciousness to some, shameless publicity hound to others, he was the kind of figure who forces everyone to take a side. I'm less interested in deciding whether he was right than in the sheer cultural force one Massachusetts-born psychologist managed to wield. He became a banner for the 1960s counterculture and genuinely pushed at how we think about the mind. Reckless, brilliant, impossible to ignore. Figures this volatile are rare, and I can't bring myself to dislike him.
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- Name (English)
- Timothy Leary
- Name (Japanese)
- ティモシー・リアリー
- Reading
- てぃもしー・りありー
- Born
- October 22, 1920 – May 31, 1996
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- psychologist / writer / actor
2. Background
- University
- Washington State University
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Timothy Leary born?
Born October 22, 1920.
When did Timothy Leary die?
Died May 31, 1996, aged 75.
Where was Timothy Leary from?
Timothy Leary was from Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.
What did Timothy Leary do?
Timothy Leary worked as psychologist, writer, actor.
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