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Paul Krassner: Biography, Facts and Career

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Paul Krassner
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Paul Krassner (April 9, 1932 – July 21, 2019) was an American writer and satirist. He was the founder, editor, and a frequent contributor to the freethought magazine The Realist, first published in 1958. Krassner became a key figure in the counterculture of the 1960s as a member of Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters and a founding member of the Yippies, a term he is credited with coining.

Quick facts about Paul Krassner

  • Full name: Paul Krassner
  • Born: 1932-04-09
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q3898096

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Who is Paul Krassner?

Paul Krassner (April 9, 1932 – July 21, 2019) was an American writer and satirist.

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Paul Krassner is United States.

When was Paul Krassner born?

Paul Krassner was born on 1932-04-09.

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