Ayn Rand Ayn Rand in 1943 Born Alisa Zinovyevna Rosenbaum (1905-02-02)February 2, 1905 St. Petersburg, Russian Empire Died March 6, 1982(1982-03-06) (aged 77) Manhattan, New York, United States Resting place Kensico Cemetery Valhalla, New York, United States Pen name Ayn Rand Occupation Writer Language English Citizenship 1905–1922 (Russia) 1922–1931 (Soviet Union) 1931–1982 (United States) Alma mater Petrograd State University (diploma in history, 1924) Period 1934–1982 Subject Philosophy Notable works The Fountainhead Atlas Shrugged Notable awards Prometheus Award Hall of Fame inductee in 1987 (for Anthem) and co-inaugural inductee in 1983 (for Atlas Shrugged) Spouse Frank O'Connor (m. 1929; his death 1979) Signature