Russian (Russian Ukrainian-born) Theosophist mystic and spiritualist
co-founded Theosophical Society 1875
wrote "Isis Unveiled" 1877, "The Secret Doctrine" 1888, "Key to Theosophy" 1889, "The Voice of Silence" 1889
co-founded Theosophist headquarters at Adyar, India 1879
co-founder and 1st editor of journal "The Theosophist" 1879-1888
criticized rationalism and emphasized mystical experience as means for gaining spiritual insight
purported to possess paranormal psychic powers, but investigated by London Society for Psychical Research and declared fraud 1885
collaborator with Henry Steel Olcott
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