Annie Besant (née Wood; 1 October 1847 – 20 September 1933) was an English socialist, theosophist, freemason, women's rights and Home Rule activist, educationist and campaigner for Indian nationalism. She was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule. She became the first female president of the Indian National Congress in 1917.
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1 October 1847 Clapham, London
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Died |
20 September 1933 (aged 85) Adyar, Chennai, India
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Zodiac | Libra |
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