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Harold Camping

American doomsday prophet (1921-2013) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 92

Harold Egbert Camping was an American Christian radio broadcaster and evangelist. Beginning in 1958, he served as president of Family Radio, a California-based radio station group that, at its peak, broadcast to more than 150 markets in the United States.

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A typical day, 30 days to 16 August 2026

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Ig Nobel Prize2011

About this person

In October 2011, he retired from active broadcasting following a stroke, but still maintained a role at Family Radio until his death. Camping was notorious for issuing a succession of failed predictions of dates for the End Times, which temporarily gained him a global following and millions of dollars of donations.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2013 · aged 92