Ken Kesey
American novelist (1935–2001)
1935 — 2001
Quick Facts
Profession
American novelist (1935–2001)
Born
September 17, 1935
Died
2001 (age ~66)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, novelist, children's writer
United StatesBorn in La JuntaDied in Sacred Heart Medical Center University District
1935
Born in La Junta (1935-09-17)
2001
Died in Sacred Heart Medical Center University District
About
Kenneth Elton Kesey was an American novelist, essayist, and countercultural figure. He considered himself a link between the Beat Generation of the 1950s and the hippies of the 1960s.
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Who is Ken Kesey?+
Kenneth Elton Kesey was an American novelist, essayist, and countercultural figure. He considered himself a link between the Beat Generation of the 1950s and the hippies of the 1960s.
What does the name Ken mean?+
The name Ken means "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is of English origin.
When was Ken Kesey born?+
Ken Kesey was born on September 17, 1935.
When did Ken Kesey die?+
Ken Kesey died in 2001, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.
The name Ken is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ken — September 17, 1935
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
Legend.
— anon
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