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  1. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (née Hahn von Rottenstern; 12 August [O.S. 31 July] 1831 – 8 May 1891), often known as Madame Blavatsky, was a Russian and American mystic and author who co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875.

  2. Helena Blavatsky was a Russian spiritualist, author, and cofounder of the Theosophical Society to promote theosophy, a pantheistic philosophical-religious system. At the age of 17, Helena Hahn married Nikifor V. Blavatsky, a Russian military officer and provincial vice-governor, but they separated.

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  3. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (1831-1891), Russian-born Occultist and co-founder of The Theosophical Society, demonstrated psychic powers of a startling nature and claimed personal contact with highly developed Masters living in Tibet and India.

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  4. Oct 25, 2016 · Learn how Helena Blavatsky, the 19th century's most famous and notorious mystic, co-founded the Theosophical Society and popularized Eastern spirituality in the West. Explore her life, work, and legacy in this article from JSTOR Daily.

  5. Jun 29, 2019 · Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (August 12, 1831—May 8, 1891) was a Russian spiritualist and philosopher and co-founder of theosophy, a religious philosophy based on a combination of Asian beliefs and occultism. Though considered by many to be a fraud, Blavatsky produced several major books, including "Isis Unveiled" and "The Secret Doctrine."

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  7. 'Blavatsky' is a portrait of one of the most remarkable and fascinating women of modern times; the 19th. Century Russian mystic, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky.

  8. Who Is Helena Petrovna Blavatsky? Her Life and Work for Theosophy. H. P. Blavatsky (1831-1891) was one of the most extraordinary and controversial figures of the 19th century. The influence of her life, writings and teachings on world thought has been significant. Below is an overview of her life, work, and writings. _____