Alan Watts
British American author and lecturer (1915–1973)
1915 — 1973
Quick Facts
Profession
British American author and lecturer (1915–1973)
Born
January 6, 1915
Died
1973 (age ~58)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, dramaturge, musician
United KingdomBorn in KentDied in Mount Tamalpais
1915
Born in Kent (1915-01-06)
1973
Died in Mount Tamalpais
About
Alan Wilson Watts was a British and American writer, speaker, and self-styled "philosophical entertainer", known for interpreting and popularising Buddhist, Taoist, and Hindu philosophy for a Western audience.
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Who is Alan Watts?+
Alan Wilson Watts was a British and American writer, speaker, and self-styled "philosophical entertainer", known for interpreting and popularising Buddhist, Taoist, and Hindu philosophy for a Western audience.
What does the name Alan mean?+
The name Alan means "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is of English origin.
When was Alan Watts born?+
Alan Watts was born on January 6, 1915.
When did Alan Watts die?+
Alan Watts died in 1973, at approximately 58 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Celtic languages.
The name Alan is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alan — January 6, 1915
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Legend.
— anon
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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