Born: 11 May 1895 · Died: 17 February 1986 · Age at death: 90
How old was Jiddu Krishnamurti when he died?
Jiddu Krishnamurti died aged 90. He was born on 11 May 1895 and died on 17 February 1986.
Indian philosopher who was groomed as a world teacher by Theosophists, then rejected all organised religion
Did you know?In his youth, he was hailed as a new messiah by the Theosophical Society, but he later spectacularly dissolved the organisation built around him.
Quick facts
Date of birth11 May 1895
Date of death17 February 1986
Age at death90
Cause of deathPancreatic cancer
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceMadanapalle, India
Occupationphilosopher, writer
Editor's Take:
Jiddu Krishnamurti was groomed to be a world teacher, then rejected the role. He was born in southern India. As a boy he was spotted by leaders of the Theosophical Society, who believed he was a coming messiah. They raised and educated him in England. In 1929 he dissolved the Order of the Star built around him. He declared that truth is a pathless land. For decades he travelled the world giving talks. He spoke on freedom, fear and attention. He founded schools in India, England and California.
Jiddu Krishnamurti (pronounced /ˈdʒɪduː ˌkrɪʃnəˈmʊərti/; 11 May 1895 – 17 February 1986) was an Indian spiritual figure, speaker, and writer.
