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Dion Fortune

British occultist, ceremonial magician, and writer (1890-1946)
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Dion Fortune

Summary

Dion Fortune is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Q996492[2]. She was born on December 6, 1890[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on January 8, 1946[5]. She worked as a writer[6], occultist[7], novelist[8], psychologist[9], and psychotherapist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,023 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Dion Fortune's place of birth was Q996492[2].
  • Dion Fortune passed away in London[4].
  • Dion Fortune died in Middlesex Hospital[12].
  • Dion Fortune was born on December 6, 1890[3].
  • Dion Fortune was born on 1891[13].
  • Dion Fortune died on January 8, 1946[5].
  • Dion Fortune died on January 6, 1946[14].
  • Dion Fortune died on 1946[15].
  • Dion Fortune held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Dion Fortune's professions included writer[6].
  • Dion Fortune's professions included occultist[7].
  • Dion Fortune's professions included novelist[8].
  • Dion Fortune worked as a psychologist[9].
  • Dion Fortune's professions included psychotherapist[10].
  • Dion Fortune worked as a mystic[17].
  • Dion Fortune's field of work was ceremonial magic[18].
  • Dion Fortune's education included a stint at University of London[19].
  • Dion Fortune was educated at Studley College[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Dion Fortune is Fraternity of the Inner Light[21].
  • Dion Fortune was a member of Women's Land Army[22].
  • Dion Fortune was a member of Alpha et Omega[23].
  • Dion Fortune's religion is recorded as Theosophy[24].
  • Dion Fortune's religion is recorded as Hermetic Qabalah[25].
  • Dion Fortune's religion is recorded as Western esotericism[26].
  • Dion Fortune's religion is recorded as Christianity[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Q996492[2], Dion Fortune… Recorded date of birth include December 6, 1890[3] and 1891[13].

Education

Educated at University of London[19], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1836[30], headquartered in London[31] and Studley College[20], a college[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], occultist[7], novelist[8], psychologist[9], psychotherapist[10], and mystic[17]. Dion Fortune's field of work was ceremonial magic[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Dion Fortune is Fraternity of the Inner Light[21].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Theosophy[24], a new religious movement[34]; Hermetic Qabalah[25], a tradition[35]; Western esotericism[26], a religion[36]; Christianity[27], a major religious group[37], founded in 0033[38]; Esoteric Christianity[39], a religious concept[40]; and Christian Kabbalah[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 8, 1946[5], January 6, 1946[14], and 1946[15]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[42], in Roman Empire[43], founded in 0047[44] and Middlesex Hospital[12], a teaching hospital[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1745[47]. The cause of death was leukemia[48].

Why It Matters

Dion Fortune ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,023 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Dion Fortune born?

Born in Q996492[2], Dion Fortune…

Where did Dion Fortune die?

Dion Fortune died in London[4].

What did Dion Fortune do for work?

Dion Fortune worked as writer[6], occultist[7], novelist[8], psychologist[9], and psychotherapist[10].

Where did Dion Fortune go to school?

Dion Fortune was educated at University of London[19] and Studley College[20].

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . The Occult Novels of Dion Fortune. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . The Occult Novels of Dion Fortune. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [39] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [41] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [14] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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