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Annie Besant ( née Wood; 1 October 1847 – 20 September 1933) was a British socialist, theosophist, freemason, women's rights and Home Rule activist, educationist, and campaigner for Indian nationalism. [1] [2] She was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule. [1]
Annie Besant was a British socialist, educationist and women’s rights activist known for her role in fostering the Home Rule Movement in India. As an educationist, her contributions include being one of the founders of the Banaras Hindu University.
Jun 8, 2024 · Annie Besant (born Oct. 1, 1847, London, Eng.—died Sept. 20, 1933, Adyar, Madras [now in Tamil Nādu, India]) was a British social reformer, sometime Fabian socialist, theosophist, and Indian independence leader.
Annie Besant © Besant was a British social reformer, campaigner for women's rights and a supporter of Indian nationalism. Annie Woods was born in London on 1 October...
Annie Besant (1847-1933) – political reformer, women’s rights activist, theosophist and Indian nationalist. “An imperious necessity forces me to speak the truth, as I see it, whether the speech please or displease, whether it bring praise or blame.
Annie Besant has 1805 books on Goodreads with 12637 ratings. Annie Besant’s most popular book is Thought-Forms.
Discover the inspiring story of Annie Besant, a visionary leader and educator who fought for India's freedom and progress, at her official website.
Annie Besant was a prominent Theosophist, social reformer, political leader, women's rights activist, writer and orator. She was of Irish origin and made India her second home. She fought for the rights of Indian and was the first woman president of Indian National Congress.
Annie Besant (1847-1933) was a British supporter of Indian nationalism. During World War I she propagated self-government for India and set up the All-India Home Rule League. Her political work influenced both the course of Indian nationalism and Great Britain’s policies towards India.
Annie Besant was a socialist, activist, and champion of human freedom, who became a leading figure in the secularist movement during the 1870s and 1880s.
