Henry Steel Olcott

U.S. Army officer; founder of Theosophy (1832-1907)
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Henry Steel Olcott
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Henry Steel Olcott

Summary

Henry Steel Olcott is a human[1]. His place of birth was Orange[2]. He was born on August 2, 1832[3]. He passed away in Adyar[4]. He died on February 17, 1907[5]. He worked as a writer[6], lawyer[7], jurist[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (458 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Henry Steel Olcott's place of birth was Orange[2].
  • Henry Steel Olcott passed away in Adyar[4].
  • Henry Steel Olcott was born on August 2, 1832[3].
  • Henry Steel Olcott died on February 17, 1907[5].
  • Henry Steel Olcott held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's professions included writer[6].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's professions included jurist[8].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's professions included journalist[9].
  • Henry Steel Olcott was educated at Columbia University[12].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's religion is recorded as Theravāda[13].
  • Henry Steel Olcott is recorded as male[14].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's Commons category is recorded as Henry Steel Olcott[16].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[17].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's family name is recorded as Olcott[18].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's given name is recorded as Henry[19].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Henry Steel Olcott[20].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's Commons gallery is recorded as Henry Steel Olcott[21].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Henry Steel Olcott'}[23].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's writing language is recorded as English[24].
  • Henry Steel Olcott's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Orange[2], Henry Steel Olcott… he was born on August 2, 1832[3].

Education

Henry Steel Olcott was educated at Columbia University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], lawyer[7], jurist[8], and journalist[9].

Personal Life

Henry Steel Olcott's religion is recorded as Theravāda[13].

Death and Burial

Henry Steel Olcott died on February 17, 1907[5]. He passed away in Adyar[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Steel Olcott ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (458 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Henry Steel Olcott born?

Henry Steel Olcott was born in Orange[2].

Where did Henry Steel Olcott die?

Henry Steel Olcott died in Adyar[4].

What did Henry Steel Olcott do for work?

Henry Steel Olcott worked as writer[6], lawyer[7], jurist[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Henry Steel Olcott go to school?

Henry Steel Olcott was educated at Columbia University[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Henry
    Place of birth Orange
    Occupation writer, lawyer, jurist +1
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