David Icke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Icke
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Icke in 2013
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David Vaughan Icke
29 April 1952 Leicester, England
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David Vaughan Icke (born 29 April 1952) is an English writer and public speaker known for his conspiracy theories. Before he became a writer, he was a professional football player and a sports broadcaster for the BBC. He has written more than 20 books and has given talks in over 25 countries.
In 1990, Icke's life changed after he visited a psychic. The psychic told him he had a special purpose and would receive messages from the spirit world. A year later, he announced that he was a "Son of the Godhead" and made predictions about the future. His statements led to him being made fun of in public, especially after an interview on the TV show Wogan.
Over the years, Icke developed his ideas about a global conspiracy. He claims that the universe is made of "vibrational" energy and that a secret group of shape-shifting reptilian aliens control the world. He calls this group the "Babylonian Brotherhood" or the "Illuminati". According to Icke, these beings secretly manipulate world events to keep humans in a state of fear. He believes that many powerful world leaders are part of this group.
Icke's ideas have been very controversial. Critics have accused him of being antisemitic (hateful towards Jewish people). This is because some of his writings mention disproven anti-Jewish texts. He has also been banned from several countries. Icke has always denied that his work is antisemitic.
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Early Life and Football Career
David Icke was born in Leicester, England. His father, Beric, was a clerk in a clock factory. His family lived in a small house and did not have much money.
When he was nine, Icke discovered he was good at football. He saw it as a way to build a better life. He played as a goalkeeper, which he said suited his personality as a loner. After leaving school at 15, he was signed by Coventry City in 1967.
Unfortunately, Icke developed rheumatoid arthritis, a painful joint disease. It started in his knee and spread to other parts of his body. This made it very difficult to play. By the time he was 21, the pain was so bad that he had to end his football career in 1973.
Broadcasting and Media
After his football career ended, Icke became a journalist. He worked for local newspapers and radio stations. In 1976, he got a job at the BBC, a major broadcasting company in the UK.
By 1981, he was a sports presenter on the national show Newsnight. He later presented the sports news on Breakfast Time, the UK's first national breakfast TV show. He became a well-known face on television and even co-hosted the popular sports program Grandstand.
However, Icke grew tired of the television world. In 1990, his contract with the BBC ended after a public disagreement over a new tax. This marked the end of his career as a mainstream sports broadcaster.
A New Direction
Spiritual Awakening
In the 1980s, Icke became interested in New Age ideas and Green politics. He joined the Green Party and became one of its main spokespeople.
In 1990, he felt a strange "presence" around him. This led him to visit a psychic named Betty Shine. She told him he was chosen to heal the Earth and would receive messages from the spirit world.
A year later, in 1991, Icke traveled to Peru. While visiting an ancient burial site, he said he had a powerful spiritual experience. He felt his body shake and new ideas flooded his mind. He described this as an awakening that raised his consciousness to a higher level.
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The Wogan Interview
After his experience in Peru, Icke began to dress only in the color turquoise. He claimed he was a "Son of the Godhead" and held a press conference to announce his new beliefs.
This led to an interview on the popular BBC talk show Wogan. On the show, Icke repeated his claims and warned of natural disasters. The studio audience laughed at him, and the interview became famous. Wogan was later criticized for how he treated Icke, with some calling it a "media crucifixion."
Being publicly ridiculed was very hard for Icke and his family. He said he couldn't walk down the street without people laughing at him. However, he later said the experience gave him the courage to continue developing his ideas without worrying about what others thought.
Conspiracy Theories
After the Wogan interview, Icke began to write books and give lectures about his theories. He started his own publishing company to print his work.
The Reptilian Theory
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Icke's most famous theory is about a race of shape-shifting reptilian aliens. He believes these beings, called the Archons or Anunnaki, came from the Draco constellation. According to Icke, they have secretly controlled Earth for thousands of years.
He claims they created a hybrid race of human-reptilians to rule on their behalf. This group is known as the "Babylonian Brotherhood" or the Illuminati. Icke says this group includes many world leaders, royal families, and famous celebrities. He believes they control governments, banks, and the media to create fear and division. This "negative energy," he claims, is what the reptilians feed on.
Icke believes the only way to defeat them is for people to "wake up" to the truth and fill their hearts with love.
Problem-Reaction-Solution
Icke uses the phrase "problem-reaction-solution" to describe how he thinks the Illuminati control society. He claims they secretly create a problem, like a war or a financial crisis. This causes the public to react with fear and demand a solution. The Illuminati then offer their pre-planned solution, which pushes their agenda forward.
He believes this process is used to slowly move the world toward a single global government, which he calls the New World Order.
Controversies and Criticisms
Icke's theories have faced heavy criticism. Many people see his ideas about a secret ruling elite as a coded way of talking about Jewish people. His use of a known antisemitic text, The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, in his early books caused many to accuse him of antisemitism. Icke has always said this is not true and that he is against all forms of racism.
More recently, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Icke spread misinformation. He claimed the pandemic was a hoax linked to 5G technology. As a result, his accounts were removed from major social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter for violating their rules.
Personal Life
Icke married his first wife, Linda Atherton, in 1971. They had three children together. They divorced in 2001 but remained friends.
He married his second wife, Pamela Leigh Richards, in 2001. They separated in 2008 and later divorced. Icke has lived on the Isle of Wight, an island off the coast of England, since 1982.
Images for kids
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A political cartoon from 1898. Some critics argue that Icke's theories about reptilians are similar to old, harmful stereotypes.
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Icke speaking at one of his lectures in 2013.
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See also
In Spanish: David Icke para niños
