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Hunter Thompson

American journalist and writer
Date of Birth: 18.07.1937
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Biography of Hunter S. Thompson
  2. Rise to Fame
  3. Later Years and Legacy

Biography of Hunter S.

Thompson

Early Life and Career

Hunter Stockton Thompson was born on July 18, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky. After his father's death in 1952, Hunter's mother struggled with alcoholism, leaving him and his two brothers without proper care. After finishing school, Hunter briefly worked before joining the United States Air Force due to a truck accident.

It was during his service at an Air Force base in Florida that he began his career as a journalist, writing under a pseudonym about life on the base.

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However, he was discovered and subsequently discharged.

Hunter then attended Columbia University for a short time before finding work at 'The Time' magazine. However, his refusal to obey orders led to his dismissal. A similar incident occurred when he worked for the 'Middletown Da biography of hunter s thompson3 ZOQA