What is Anton LaVey most known for?

Anton LaVey is most known for founding the Church of Satan and writing *The Satanic Bible*, which established the philosophical and ritualistic framework of LaVeyan Satanism. He positioned Satanism as a non-theistic religion that emphasizes individualism, self-will, and ethical egoism.

Did Anton LaVey have any formal religious or academic training?

While Anton LaVey did not hold a formal degree in theology or religious studies, he was self-educated in philosophy, literature, and the occult. He studied at City College of San Francisco and Columbia University, though he did not complete a degree at either institution.

What is LaVeyan Satanism?

LaVeyan Satanism is an atheistic belief system founded by Anton LaVey that treats Satan as a symbol of human freedom and self-indulgence, rather than a literal deity. It emphasizes rationality, individualism, and a rejection of traditional religious morality.

What organizations was Anton LaVey involved with?

Anton LaVey founded the Church of Satan in 1966, which remains the most prominent organization associated with his teachings. He served as its High Priest until his death in 1997.

What books did Anton LaVey write?

Anton LaVey authored several foundational texts, including: - *The Satanic Bible* (1970) - *The Satanic Rituals* (1970) - *The Satanic Scriptures* (1970) - *The Devil's Notebook* (1992) - *Satan Speaks!* (1998)

What was Anton LaVey's impact on religion and culture?

Anton LaVey transformed the perception of Satanism by creating a structured, atheistic religious philosophy that challenged traditional religious norms. His work influenced not only religious thought but also countercultural movements, literature, and music, particularly in the heavy metal and horror genres.

Anton LaVey

founder of the Church of Satan; author of the Satanic Bible (1930-1997)

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Date of death: October 29, 1997, October 31, 1997^[10]
Place of birth: Chicago
Place of death: San Francisco
Country of citizenship: United States^[16]
Ethnic group: Ashkenazi Jews^[18]
Occupation: writer, philosopher, Satanist, occultist, musician
Field of work: philosophy^[19]
Educated at: Globe High School, Tamalpais High School^[20]^[21]
Religion or worldview: LaVeyan Satanism^[22]
Spouse: Diane Hegarty, Blanche Barton^[11]^[12]
Child: Karla LaVey, Zeena Schreck, Satan Xerxes Carnacki LaVey^[13]^[14]^[15]
Official website: www.churchofsatan.com^[30]
Cause of death: pulmonary edema^[24]
Languages spoken, written or signed: English^[33]
Birth name: Howard Stanton Levey^[35]
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Has pet: Togare^[34]
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Manner of death: natural causes^[31]
Name in native language: Anton Szandor LaVey^[36]

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🔗 Connections

Works by author 5

The Satanic Bible, The Satanic Rituals, Satan Speaks!, The Satanic Witch, The Devil's Notebook

← Cast member 3

The Devil's Rain, Invocation of My Demon Brother, Angeli bianchi...angeli neri

Child 2

Zeena Schreck, Karla LaVey

Children (paternal) 2

Zeena Schreck, Karla LaVey

Founded entities 2

Church of Satan, LaVeyan Satanism

Given name 2

Anton, Howard

Occupation 2

writer, philosopher

Spouse 2

Blanche Barton, Diane Hegarty

Spouses 2

Blanche Barton, Diane Hegarty

Cause of death 1

pulmonary edema

Country of citizenship 1

United States

Ethnic group 1

Ashkenazi Jews

Field of work 1

philosophy

Influenced 1

Bob Black

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human

Instrument 1

organ

Languages spoken, written or signed 1

English

Manner of death 1

natural causes

Mb:performer of 1

Satan Takes a Holiday

Native language 1

English

Place of birth 1

Chicago

Place of death 1

San Francisco

Religion or worldview 1

LaVeyan Satanism

Sex or gender 1

male

Writing language 1

English

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Reichel

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The Secret Life of a Satanist

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Black House

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Summary

Anton LaVey was born on April 11, 1930^[1], in Chicago^[2]. He died on October 29, 1997^[3], in San Francisco^[4]. He worked as a writer^[5], philosopher^[6], Satanist^[7], occultist^[8], and musician^[9].

Why It Matters

He has been cited as an influence by Bob Black^[37], a writer^[38], b. 1951^[39], of United States^[40].

Works attributed to him include The Satanic Bible^[41], a religious text^[42]; The Satanic Rituals^[43], a written work^[44]; The Satanic Witch^[45], a literary work^[46]; The Devil's Notebook^[47], a literary work^[48]; and Satan Speaks!^[49], a written work^[50].

FAQs

Where was Anton LaVey born?

Anton LaVey was born in Chicago^[2].

Where did Anton LaVey die?

Anton LaVey died in San Francisco^[4].

Who was Anton LaVey married to?

Anton LaVey's spouses include Diane Hegarty^[11] and Blanche Barton^[12].

What did Anton LaVey do for work?

Anton LaVey worked as a writer^[5], philosopher^[6], Satanist^[7], occultist^[8], and musician^[9].

Where did Anton LaVey go to school?

Anton LaVey was educated at Globe High School^[20] and Tamalpais High School^[21].

Who did Anton LaVey influence?

Anton LaVey has been cited as an influence by Bob Black^[37].

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[2] ↑ Anton LaVey — place of birth (P19): Chicago. Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2026-10-16. wikidata.org.
[4] ↑ Anton LaVey — place of death (P20): San Francisco. Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2026-10-16. wikidata.org.
[23] ↑ Anton LaVey — sex or gender (P21): male. BnF authorities. Retrieved 2015-10-10. wikidata.org.
[11] ↑ Anton LaVey — spouse (P26): Diane Hegarty. wikidata.org.
[12] ↑ Anton LaVey — spouse (P26): Blanche Barton. wikidata.org.
[16] ↑ Anton LaVey — country of citizenship (P27): United States. wikidata.org.
[13] ↑ Anton LaVey — child (P40): Karla LaVey. wikidata.org.
[14] ↑ Anton LaVey — child (P40): Zeena Schreck. wikidata.org.
[15] ↑ Anton LaVey — child (P40): Satan Xerxes Carnacki LaVey. wikidata.org.
[20] ↑ Anton LaVey — educated at (P69): Globe High School. wikidata.org.
[21] ↑ Anton LaVey — educated at (P69): Tamalpais High School. Retrieved 2019-07-10. wikidata.org.
[19] ↑ Anton LaVey — field of work (P101): philosophy. wikidata.org.
[17] ↑ Anton LaVey — native language (P103): English. wikidata.org.
[5] ↑ Anton LaVey — occupation (P106): writer. wikidata.org.
[6] ↑ Anton LaVey — occupation (P106): philosopher. Retrieved 2019-06-14. wikidata.org.
[7] ↑ Anton LaVey — occupation (P106): Satanist. wikidata.org.
[8] ↑ Anton LaVey — occupation (P106): occultist. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2026-04-20. wikidata.org.
[9] ↑ Anton LaVey — occupation (P106): musician. wikidata.org.
[22] ↑ Anton LaVey — religion or worldview (P140): LaVeyan Satanism. wikidata.org.
[18] ↑ Anton LaVey — ethnic group (P172): Ashkenazi Jews. wikidata.org.
[24] ↑ Anton LaVey — cause of death (P509): pulmonary edema. wikidata.org.
[1] ↑ Anton LaVey — date of birth (P569): April 11, 1930. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2015-10-14. wikidata.org.
[3] ↑ Anton LaVey — date of death (P570): October 29, 1997. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2015-10-14. wikidata.org.
[10] ↑ Anton LaVey — date of death (P570): October 31, 1997. Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved 2020-02-09. wikidata.org.
[25] ↑ Anton LaVey — family name (P734): LaVey. wikidata.org.
[26] ↑ Anton LaVey — family name (P734): Levey. wikidata.org.
[27] ↑ Anton LaVey — given name (P735): Anton. wikidata.org.
[28] ↑ Anton LaVey — given name (P735): Howard. wikidata.org.
[29] ↑ Anton LaVey — given name (P735): Stanton. wikidata.org.
[30] ↑ Anton LaVey — official website (P856): http://www.churchofsatan.com/. wikidata.org.
[31] ↑ Anton LaVey — manner of death (P1196): natural causes. wikidata.org.
[32] ↑ Anton LaVey — instrument (P1303): organ. wikidata.org.
[33] ↑ Anton LaVey — languages spoken, written or signed (P1412): English. BnF authorities. Retrieved 2015-10-10. data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
[34] ↑ Anton LaVey — has pet (P1429): Togare. wikidata.org.
[35] ↑ Anton LaVey — birth name (P1477): Howard Stanton Levey. wikidata.org.
[36] ↑ Anton LaVey — name in native language (P1559): Anton Szandor LaVey. wikidata.org.

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[38] ↑ Bob Black — P106: writer. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[39] ↑ Bob Black — P569: b. 1951. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[40] ↑ Bob Black — P27: United States. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[42] ↑ The Satanic Bible — P31: religious text. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[44] ↑ The Satanic Rituals — P31: written work. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[46] ↑ The Satanic Witch — P31: literary work. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[48] ↑ The Devil's Notebook — P31: literary work. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
[50] ↑ Satan Speaks! — P31: written work. Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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Anton LaVey

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