Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, often known as Madame Blavatsky, was a Russian and American mystic and writer who co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. She gained an international following as the p
Blavatsky in 1877
An illustration of Yekaterinoslav – Blavatsky's birthplace – as it appeared in the early 19th century
Birthplace and museum of Blavatsky in Dnipro, Ukraine
A painting of Blavatsky and her mother, titled "Two Helens (Helena Hahn and Helena Blavatsky)" 1844–1845
The Theosophical Society is the organizational body of Theosophy, an esoteric new religious movement. It was founded in New York City, United States in 1875. Among its founders were Helena Blavatsky,
Helena Blavatsky
…Rottenstern; 12 August [O.S. 31 July] 1831 – 8 May 1891), often known as Madame Blavatsky, was a Russian and American mystic and writer who co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. She gained an international following as the primary founder of Theosophy as a belief system. Born into an aristocratic family in Yekaterinoslav…
Notes of the meeting proposing the formation of the Theosophical Society, New York City, September 8, 1875
Seal of the Theosophical Society, Budapest, Hungary
Main building of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, India, 1890
Theosophical Society, Basavanagudi, Bangalore, India