David Berg
David Brandt Berg (February 18, 1919 – October 1, 1994), also known as King David, Mo, Moses David, Father David, Dad, or Grandpa to followers, was the founder and leader of the cult generally known as the Children of God and subsequently as The Family International. Berg's group, founded in 1968 among the counterculture youth in Southern California, gained notoriety for incorporating sexuality into its spiritual message and recruitment methods. Berg and his organization were accused of a broad range of sexual misconduct, including child sexual abuse.
David Berg | |
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Born | David Brandt Berg February 18, 1919 Oakland, California, United States |
Died | October 1, 1994 75) Costa de Caparica, Portugal | (aged
Other names | Moses David, King David |
Occupation(s) | Founder, Children of God |
Spouses | |
Children | 4 |
Website | www |
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