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Top 10 Best Facts about Erich von D盲niken

Erich Anton Paul von D盲niken is a Swiss author of several books. These books of Erich make claims about extra-terrestrial influences on early human culture. He is among the main figures responsible for popularising the 鈥減aleo-contact鈥� and ancient astronauts hypotheses.

He was born on 14th April 1935 in Zofingen, Aargau in Switzerland. Erich was brought up as a Roman Catholic who attended the Saint-Michel International Catholic School in Fribourg, Switzerland.

While at school, Erich rejected how the church interpreted the Bible which made him develop an interest in astronomy and flying saucers. At the age of 19, he had already been given a suspended sentence before becoming a Swiss hotelier.

Erich moved to Egypt where he stayed for quite some time and returned to Switzerland and got arrested. He got sentenced to jail due to fraud and embezzlement.

Erich later became the manager of a Switzerland Hotel as he continued with his writing. Several books by Erich von D盲niken have been rejected by virtually all scientists and academics due to the category of his work.

He is a Co-founder of the Archaeology Astronautics and SETI Association. Erich is also the designer of the Mystery Park which is currently known as Jungfrau Park.

Here are the top 10 Best Facts about Erich von D盲niken:

1. Erich was Brought up as a Roman Catholic

Erich von D盲niken, 1987. Author ETH-Bibliothek Z眉rich.

The family history of Erich von D盲niken is not known very well. However, he was born in Zofingen, Aargau and brought up as a Roman Catholic.

Erich was enrolled and attended the Saint-Michel International Catholic School in Fribourg, Switzerland. At this school, several controversies followed Erich von D盲niken.

He openly rejected the church鈥檚 interpretations of the Bible. This rejection made Erich develop an interest in astronomy and flying saucers.

2. He was Suspended from School for Theft

At the Saint-Michel International Catholic School, life was not that smooth for Erich von D盲niken. Other than rejecting the interpretations of the Bible by the Church, Erich was also a naughty lad.

He was engaging in some malpractices at school that got him suspended. At the age of 19, Erich von D盲niken got a four-months suspension from school due to theft.

He had to leave school and serve his suspension. Erich got employed as a Swiss hotelier before he decided to relocate to Egypt.

3. Erich was Involved in a Jewellery Deal that got him Convicted

His naughty nature never ended after leaving school and going to Egypt. In Egypt, Erich von D盲niken landed in more trouble.

He got involved in a jewellery deal which resulted in his conviction. On returning to Switzerland, Erich von D盲niken was convicted for nine months for fraud and embezzlement.

4. Several Publishers Rejected the Draft of Erich鈥檚 Book after his Release

Erich von D盲niken served nine months due to fraud and embezzlement. After his release, he became a manager of the Hotel Rosenhugel in Davos, Switzerland.

During this time as the manager of this hotel, Erich wrote the Chariots of the Gods book. He worked on the manuscript of the book late at night after the hotel鈥檚 guests had gone to sleep.

However, Erich von D盲niken found it difficult to publish his book. Several publishers turned down the draft of this book.

5. He got Arrested for Fraud again and an Attempt to take a $130K Loan

Working as the manager of Hotel Rosenhugel in Davos, Switzerland, Erich von D盲niken never got out of trouble. He wanted to invest more time and money in his books.

In November 1968, Erich got into trouble for fraud and falsifying records to take a $130K loan. He was arrested after intending to have a credit reference for the loan which could have been due for over twelve years.

This money was used by Erich for foreign travel to research his book. Two years later, he was convicted for repeated and sustained embezzlement, fraud and forgery. He was to serve three years in jail and got fined 3,000 francs.

6. Sales of his First Book helped him Repay Debts after his Release

Erich von D盲niken was a lucky man after getting his three years conviction. He only served one year of the three years sentence before being released.

His first book, Chariots of the Gods? had been published and made good sales. The sales of this book enabled Erich von D盲niken to settle his debts and leave the hotel business.

7. Erich von D盲niken Wrote his Second Book while in Prison

Writer Erich von D盲niken. Author Michal Ma艌as.

Erich von D盲niken was handed a three-year sentence for repeated fraud and embezzlement. He served one year in prison before getting his freedom again.

While in prison, Erich von D盲niken wrote his second book. This book was entitled Gods from Outer Space which was about his beliefs and astrology.

8. He has made several Claims of Alien Influence on Earth in his Books

Erich von D盲niken has his own beliefs on how the earth is influenced by extra-terrestrial beings. In his several published books, Erich claims that there is an alien influence on earth.

In his book Chariots of the Gods?, Erich noted that 鈥渁ncient astronauts鈥� visited Earth and influenced early human culture. Erich has always written about his beliefs that some structures like the Egyptian pyramids are products of higher technical knowledge.

He also describes ancient artwork to contain depictions of astronauts, air and space vehicles as well as extra-terrestrials and complex technology. Erich also explains the origins of religions as reactions to contact with the alien race.

9. Erich Designed the Mystery Park Located in Interlaken

Other than his beliefs on extra-terrestrials, Erich von D盲niken is a great designer of some great structures. He is the designer of Mystery Park which is currently known as Jungfrau Park.

Jungfrau Park is a theme park that is located in Interlaken, Switzerland. It was officially opened in May 2003.

The park was closed in November 2006 due to financial difficulties and a low turnout of people. It consisted of seven pavilions, each of which featured one of several great mysteries of the world.

10. Books in his Series have been Translated into 32 Languages and Sold Millions of Copies

The books of Erich von D盲niken are not rated that much as there is a small fan base. However, they have never failed to be translated into several languages with several copies getting sold.

According to the renowned writer, books in his series have been translated into thirty-two languages. These books have also been sold out in more than sixty-three million copies.