When was Annie Besant born and where did she spend her childhood?
Annie Wood was born on the 1st of October 1847 in London. She spent much of her childhood fostered by Ellen Marryat at a school in Charmouth until age 16.
Questions about Annie Besant
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What legal case involving birth control did Annie Besant participate in during 1877?
In January 1877 Besant and Charles Bradlaugh published Fruits of Philosophy which led to their arrest for distributing the text. They were found guilty but released pending appeal before the verdict was eventually overturned on a technical legal point.
How did Annie Besant convert to Theosophy and when did this happen?
On the 25th of August 1874 Besant delivered her first public lecture titled The Political Status of Women at Co-operative Hall in Covent Garden. In 1889 she reviewed The Secret Doctrine written by Helena Blavatsky and met the author in Paris which converted her to Theosophy completely.
Who was Jiddu Krishnamuti and what role did he play with Annie Besant?
Leadbeater discovered fourteen-year-old Jiddu Krishnamuti living on grounds of Theosophical Society headquarters at Adyar in 1909. Besant became his legal guardian after consent from his father who was very poor and later purchased land near an estate that became headquarters of Krishnamuti Foundation India.
What political organization did Annie Besant launch in India in 1916?
In 1916 Besant launched All India Home Rule League alongside Lokmanya Tilak modeling demands on Irish nationalist practices. She took over presidency of Indian National Congress for one year in December 1917 after being freed from internment.