Neal Cassady
Neal Cassady was a key figure of the Beat Generation and is best known for his role as the inspiration for characters in the works of Jack Kerouac and other Beat writers. He spent time in San Miguel de Allende, where he experienced a tumultuous life that ultimately ended in tragedy, reflecting the vibrant yet chaotic spirit of the era.
Born on Feb 08, 1926 (99 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Neal Cassady is referenced in Kerouac's work as Dean Moriarty.
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Spain:
Neal Cassady was a prominent figure in the Beat Generation, known for his charismatic and free-spirited lifestyle.
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Canada:
Benvie became fascinated with the 'mission of the enlightened 20th-century person' influenced by figures like Neal Cassady.
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Australia:
He is mentioned as a Beat generation poet who died in San Miguel de Allende.
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