Ayn Rand
Russian-born American writer and public philosopher (1905–1982)
1905 — 1982
Quick Facts
Profession
Russian-born American writer and public philosopher (1905–1982)
Born
February 2, 1905
Died
1982 (age ~77)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, playwright
Russian RepublicBorn in Saint PetersburgDied in Manhattan
1905
Born in Saint Petersburg (1905-02-02)
1936
Notable workWe the Living
1938
Notable workAnthem
1943
Notable workThe Fountainhead
1958
Notable workAtlas Shrugged
1964
Notable workThe Virtue of Selfishness
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ayn Rand?+
Ayn Rand is Russian-born American writer and public philosopher (1905–1982). Born in 1905.
When was Ayn Rand born?+
Ayn Rand was born on February 2, 1905.
When did Ayn Rand die?+
Ayn Rand died in 1982, at approximately 77 years of age.
Ayn — February 2, 1905
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
Would you name your baby Ayn?
Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Respect.
— .
Actions