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: He attended George Washington University for civil engineering but dropped out after two years.

L. Ron Hubbard (1911–1986) was a prolific American author best known for founding the Church of Scientology . His life and legacy are marked by both significant literary output and intense public controversy. L. Ron Hubbard

: His 1950 book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health became a bestseller and laid the groundwork for Scientology. Founding of Scientology : He attended George Washington University for civil

: During World War II, he served as a Navy officer. While his official church biography highlights this as a period of heroism, official Navy records and independent biographers note several disciplinary issues and his removal from ship commands. Writing Career His life and legacy are marked by both

Following the success of Dianetics , Hubbard moved from secular "mental health" theories to a religious framework.

: He published hundreds of stories in science fiction, fantasy, westerns, and adventure. Notable Works :

: Fear , Final Blackout , and the massive 10-volume series Mission Earth .