Quick Info
| Profession | Spiritual Leader, Author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/09/1937 |
| Age | 74 years (died on 24, Oct, 2011) |
| Birthplace | Peekskill, New York, USA |
| Date of Death | 24/10/2011 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Swami Bhaktipada (Bhaktipāda) |
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| Real name | Keith Gordon Ham |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey (half bald) |
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Personal Life
| Place of Death | A hospital in Thane, Maharashtra |
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| Death Cause | Collapsed Lungs and Kidney Failure |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Sexual Orientation | Homosexual |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Howard Morton Wheeler (spiritual leader) |
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| Spouse | N/A |
Career
| Known For | Being the co-founder of the New Vrindaban, a Hare Krishna community in Marshall County, West Virginia |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was diagnosed with hepatitis and polio while in school. | |
| 2. During his teenage years, he had a habit of regularly drinking alcohol. | |
| 3. In 1959, he achieved the first position in his class at Maryville College. |