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oct 24, 1875 - Theosophical Movement

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- A group of westerners led by Madame H.P. Blavatsky (1831– 91) and Colonel M.S. Olcott, who were inspired by Indian thought and culture, founded the Theosophical Society in
New York City, United States in 1875.
- In 1882, they shifted their headquarters to Adyar, on the outskirts of Madras (at that time) in India.
- Annie Besant was elected as it's president after death of Olcott in 1907

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oct 24, 1875
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~ 150 years ago