Theosophical society annie besant autobiography
In she became president of the Theosophical Society, whose international headquarters were, by then, located in Adyar, Madras, (Chennai).
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Annie Besant
English writer and activist (1847–1933)
Annie Besant | |
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Annie Besant as a young woman | |
| Born | Annie Wood (1847-10-01)1 October 1847 Clapham, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Died | 20 September 1933(1933-09-20) (aged 85) Adyar, Chinglepet District, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Known for | Theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator |
| Political party | Indian National Congress Social Democratic Federation |
| Movement | Indian independence movement |
| Spouse | Frank Besant (m. 1867; div. 1873) |
| Children | Arthur, Mabel, Jiddu Krishnamurti (adopted) |
Annie Besant (néeWood; 1 October 1847 – 20 September 1933) was a British socialist, theosophist, freemason, women's rights and Home Rule activist, educationist and campaigner for Indian nationalism.[1][2] She was an ardent supporter of both Iris