Grady Louis McMurtry (October 18, 1918 – July 12, 1985) was a student of author and occultist Aleister Crowley and an adherent of Thelema. He is best known for reviving the fraternal organization, Ordo Templi Orientis, which he headed from 1971 until his death in 1985.
| Grady L. McMurtry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 October 1918 Big Cabin, Oklahoma |
| Died | July 12, 1985(1985-07-12) (aged 66) Martinez, CA |
| Education | MA (Political Science) University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation | Caliph, OTO |
Read more about Grady Louis McMurtry: Early Life and Career, Re-establishing O.T.O., Bibliography
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