Henry Steel Olcott
Henry Steel Olcott was an American lawyer, journalist, and co-founder of the Theosophical Society alongside Helena Blavatsky. He played a crucial role in the dissemination of Theosophical ideas in the West and was instrumental in the revival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. His efforts to promote spiritual understanding and interfaith dialogue laid the foundation for the growth of esoteric movements, influencing figures like Rudolf Steiner, who sought to expand upon these ideas in his own work.
Born on Aug 02, 1832 (192 years old)
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Henry Steel Olcott was a co-founder of the Theosophical Society and played a role in the development of Rudolf Steiner's ideas.
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