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'''Théophile Pascal''' (1860-1909) was a French physician and General Secretary of the French Section of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar]]. He was awarded the [[Subba Row Medal]] in 1906 for his writings. | '''Théophile Pascal''' (1860-1909) was a French physician and General Secretary of the French Section of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar]]. He was awarded the [[Subba Row Medal]] in 1906 for his writings. | ||
== Early years == | == Early years and career == | ||
A friend wrote this account of Dr. Pascal's early life: | |||
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Dr. Pascal was born on May 11th, I860, at Villecroze, a small village in the Department of Var in the South of France. His childhood was passed in the country. When sixteen years old, a relation of his, a Roman Catholic priest, was attracted to young Pascal because of his brilliant capacities, and took it on himself to direct his studies. Thanks to this help, aided by hard work and a bright intelligence, he very soon received the bachelor’s degree and entered the Naval Medical School of Toulon. In 1882, he left this institution, coming out at the head of the list of his year, with the degree of Assistant Naval Physician. A short time afterwards, he acquired the diploma of Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Lyons, then the grade of Physician of the 2nd Class, and in the latter capacity he made several voyages on ships of the Mediterranean squadron, without ever sailing to any great distance from the coasts of France. Though his naval career was very successful and he was much esteemed both by the officers and the men, he resigned after his marriage in 1886. He then set up as a homoeopathic doctor in Toulon where he soon built up an extensive practice. There also in 1888 his only child, a daughter, was born.<ref>J. v. M. [Johan van Manen)], "Theosophical Worthies" ''The Theosophist'' 31 no.1 (October, 1909): 113:</ref> | |||
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== Theosophical work == | == Theosophical work == | ||
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Théophile Pascal (1860-1909) was a French physician and General Secretary of the French Section of the Theosophical Society based in Adyar. He was awarded the Subba Row Medal in 1906 for his writings.
Early years and career
A friend wrote this account of Dr. Pascal's early life:
Dr. Pascal was born on May 11th, I860, at Villecroze, a small village in the Department of Var in the South of France. His childhood was passed in the country. When sixteen years old, a relation of his, a Roman Catholic priest, was attracted to young Pascal because of his brilliant capacities, and took it on himself to direct his studies. Thanks to this help, aided by hard work and a bright intelligence, he very soon received the bachelor’s degree and entered the Naval Medical School of Toulon. In 1882, he left this institution, coming out at the head of the list of his year, with the degree of Assistant Naval Physician. A short time afterwards, he acquired the diploma of Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Lyons, then the grade of Physician of the 2nd Class, and in the latter capacity he made several voyages on ships of the Mediterranean squadron, without ever sailing to any great distance from the coasts of France. Though his naval career was very successful and he was much esteemed both by the officers and the men, he resigned after his marriage in 1886. He then set up as a homoeopathic doctor in Toulon where he soon built up an extensive practice. There also in 1888 his only child, a daughter, was born.[1]
Theosophical work
Dr. Pascal was admitted as a member of the Theosophical Society in France on March 20, 1891.[2]
Writings
Additional resources
- Pascal, Théophile. Reincarnation - A Study in Human Evolution. London: Theosophical Publishing Society, 1910. Biographical sketch on pages 5-10, available on pages 3-4 of the Canadian Theosophical Society's digital version.
- Pascal, Theophile in Theosophy World.
Notes
- ↑ J. v. M. [Johan van Manen)], "Theosophical Worthies" The Theosophist 31 no.1 (October, 1909): 113:
- ↑ Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at http://tsmembers.org/. See book 1, entry 6793 (website file: 1C/17).