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Annie Besant

(1847-1933)
British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator
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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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Born
1 October 1847
Clapham, London
Died
20 September 1933 (aged 85)
Adyar, Chennai, India
Zodiac Libra
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  • Arthur Digby
    Arthur Digby info 1st child with Frank Besant Male b. 1869 · Age: 156 · 1869- · Celebrity Baby
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  • Mabel Emily
    Mabel Emily info 2nd child with Frank Besant Female b. 28 Aug 1870 · Age: 154 · 1870- · Celebrity Baby
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