Annie Besant

Annie Besant was a British socialist, theosophist, freemason, women's rights and Home Rule activist, educationist, and campaigner for Indian nationalism.

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Profession :

Activist

Birthday :

October 1, 1847

Star Sign :

Libra

Death Date:

September 20, 1933

Age :

85

Birthplace :

Clapham, London, England

Annie Besant, a British writer, orator, philosopher, and women’s rights activist, was renowned for her advocacy of theosophy, a religious and philosophical movement, and her involvement in the Indian nationalist movement. Among her most famous works are “Theosophy: Its Friends and Enemies” and “The Ancient Wisdom.” She co-founded the Home Rule movement in India and served as the president of the Theosophical Society. Besant also played a significant role in establishing several schools and colleges, including Banaras Hindu University.

As a prominent speaker for the National Secular Society and a close friend of Charles Bradlaugh, Besant aimed to improve employment opportunities, living conditions, and education for the underprivileged. She was a social reformer who championed the independence and religious rights of women. Her experiences in London greatly influenced her worldview and motivated her to make a difference. Interestingly, for fifteen years, Besant publicly supported atheism and scientific materialism in England.