Helena Blavatsky

Summary

Helena Blavatsky is a human^[1]. Her place of birth was Dnipro^[2]. She was born on August 12, 1831^[3]. She died in London^[4]. She died on April 26, 1891^[5]. She worked as a philosopher^[6], writer^[7], journalist^[8], occultist^[9], and editor^[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11]

Key Facts

• Helena Blavatsky's place of birth was Dnipro^[2].
• Helena Blavatsky passed away in London^[4].
• Helena Blavatsky was born on August 12, 1831^[3].
• Helena Blavatsky was born on January 1, 1831^[12].
• Helena Blavatsky was born on July 31, 1831^[13].
• Helena Blavatsky died on April 26, 1891^[5].
• Helena Blavatsky died on May 8, 1891^[14].
• Helena Blavatsky died on January 1, 1891^[15].
• Helena Blavatsky's father was Peter Hahn^[16].
• Helena Blavatsky's mother was Yelena Hahn^[17].
• Helena Blavatsky held citizenship in Russian Empire^[18].
• Helena Blavatsky held citizenship in United States^[19].
• Helena Blavatsky's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Helena Blavatsky's professions included writer^[7].
• Helena Blavatsky worked as a journalist^[8].
• Helena Blavatsky worked as an occultist^[9].
• Helena Blavatsky's professions included editor^[10].
• Helena Blavatsky's professions included theosophist^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Helena Blavatsky is The Secret Doctrine^[21].
• Helena Blavatsky received the Subba Row Medal^[22].
• Helena Blavatsky was a member of Theosophical Society^[23].
• Helena Blavatsky's religion is recorded as Theosophy^[24].
• Helena Blavatsky is recorded as female^[25].
• Helena Blavatsky's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Helena Blavatsky's Commons category is recorded as Helena Blavatsky^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dnipro^[2], Helena Blavatsky… Recorded date of birth include August 12, 1831^[3], January 1, 1831^[12], and July 31, 1831^[13]. Her father was Peter Hahn^[16]. Her mother was Yelena Hahn^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], writer^[7], journalist^[8], occultist^[9], editor^[10], and theosophist^[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Helena Blavatsky is The Secret Doctrine^[21].

Recognition

Helena Blavatsky received the Subba Row Medal^[22].

Personal Life

Helena Blavatsky's religion is recorded as Theosophy^[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 26, 1891^[5], May 8, 1891^[14], and January 1, 1891^[15]. Helena Blavatsky passed away in London^[4]. The cause of death was influenza^[28].

Why It Matters

Helena Blavatsky has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11] She is known by 139 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

She has been cited as an influence by James H. Madole^[30], a political activist^[31], 1927–1979^[32], of United States^[33]; Pekka Siitoin^[34], a political activist^[35], 1944–2003^[36], of Finland^[37]; Rudolf Steiner^[38], an occultist^[39], 1861–1925^[40], of Austrian Empire^[41], awarded the Subba Row Medal^[42], specialised in alternative medicine^[43]; Wassily Kandinsky^[44], a painter^[45], 1866–1944^[46], of Russian Empire^[47], specialised in painting^[48]; and Dion Fortune^[49], a writer^[50], 1890–1946^[51], of United Kingdom^[52], specialised in ceremonial magic^[53].

She is credited with the discovery of root race^[54], a religious concept^[55]. Works attributed to her include From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan^[56], a literary work^[57]; The Key to Theosophy^[58], a written work^[59], founded in 1889^[60]; Isis Unveiled^[61]; The Voice of the Silence^[62]; and The Secret Doctrine^[63].

FAQs

Where was Helena Blavatsky born?

Helena Blavatsky's place of birth was Dnipro^[2].

Where did Helena Blavatsky die?

Helena Blavatsky passed away in London^[4].

Who were Helena Blavatsky's parents?

Helena Blavatsky's father was Peter Hahn^[16]. Helena Blavatsky's mother was Yelena Hahn^[17].

What did Helena Blavatsky do for work?

Helena Blavatsky worked as philosopher^[6], writer^[7], journalist^[8], occultist^[9], and editor^[10].

What awards did Helena Blavatsky receive?

Honors received include Subba Row Medal^[22].

Who did Helena Blavatsky influence?

Helena Blavatsky has been cited as an influence by James H. Madole^[30], Pekka Siitoin^[34], Rudolf Steiner^[38], and Wassily Kandinsky^[44].

What did Helena Blavatsky discover?

Helena Blavatsky is credited as discoverer of root race^[54].