Annie Besant : British Socialist, Theosophist, Women's Rights Activist, Writer, Orator, Political Party Member, Educationist, and Philanthropist

October 1, 1847 — September 20, 1933

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British socialist, theosophist, freemason, women's rights activist, writer, orator, political party member, educationist, and philanthropist. Regarded as a champion of human freedom, she was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule. She was also a prolific author with over three hundred books and pamphlets to her credit.

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October 1, 1847

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September 20, 1933

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