William Luther Pierce

American neo-Nazi (1933–2002)

  • Fame58.6
  • Momentum8.6
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Lived 1933–2002, aged 69United States
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  • Era
    1933–2002
    Aged 69
  • Known for
    Oklahoma City
    2017
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Updated 2026-07-03

William Luther Pierce III was an American neo-Nazi political activist. For more than 30 years, he was one of the highest-profile individuals of the white nationalist movement. A physicist by profession, he authored the novels The Turner Diaries and Hunter under the pen name Andrew Macdonald. The first novel inspired multiple terrorist attacks, including the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Pierce founded the white nationalist National Alliance, an organization which he led for almost 30 years.

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Source confidence65.0
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