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'''Alexandra David-Néel''' (1868-1969) was a French explorer and writer, known particularly for her writings about Tibetan Buddhism. | '''Alexandra David-Néel''' (1868-1969) was a French explorer and writer, known particularly for her writings about Tibetan Buddhism. In 1892 she became a member of the [[Theosophical Society]]. | ||
== Early years == | == Early years == | ||
Louise Eugénie Alexandrine Marie David was born in Saint-Mandé, a suburb of Paris, on [[October 24]], 1868. | Louise Eugénie Alexandrine Marie David was born in Saint-Mandé, a suburb of Paris, on [[October 24]], 1868. | ||
In her early twenties she was introduced to [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Madame Blavatsky]], whose esoteric ideas had a significant influence on Alexandra.<ref>[http://www.mysteriouspeople.com/Alex_David-Neel.htm# Occult - A Mystic in Tibet - Alexandra David-Neel] at MysteriousPeople.com</ref> She joined the European Section of the Theosophical Society in London on June 7, 1892.<ref>[http://www.theosophyforward.com/index.php/theosophical-encyclopedia/439-david-neel-alexandra-1868-1969-.html# David-Neel, Alexandra (1868-1969)] at Theosophy Forward</ref> Then she went to [[Adyar]] and formed a close allegiance with [[Annie Besant]]. She spent much of 1893 there studying [[Sanskrit]].<ref>[http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/David-N%C3%A9el,_Alexandra# David-Néel, Alexandra] at Astro Databank</ref> | |||
== Travels == | == Travels == | ||
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==Onlines resources== | |||
*[http://www.mysteriouspeople.com/Alex_David-Neel.htm# Occult - A Mystic in Tibet - Alexandra David-Neel] at MysteriousPeople.com | |||
*[http://www.theosophyforward.com/index.php/theosophical-encyclopedia/439-david-neel-alexandra-1868-1969-.html# David-Neel, Alexandra (1868-1969)] at Theosophy Forward | |||
*[http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/David-N%C3%A9el,_Alexandra# Natal Chart of Alexandra David-Néel] at Astro Databank | |||
==Additional reading== | |||
* Earle Rice, Jr., ''Alexandra David-Neel: Explorer at the Roof of the World'', (USA: Chelsea House Publishers, 2004) | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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Revision as of 21:17, 9 May 2013
Alexandra David-Néel (1868-1969) was a French explorer and writer, known particularly for her writings about Tibetan Buddhism. In 1892 she became a member of the Theosophical Society.
Early years
Louise Eugénie Alexandrine Marie David was born in Saint-Mandé, a suburb of Paris, on October 24, 1868.
In her early twenties she was introduced to Madame Blavatsky, whose esoteric ideas had a significant influence on Alexandra.[1] She joined the European Section of the Theosophical Society in London on June 7, 1892.[2] Then she went to Adyar and formed a close allegiance with Annie Besant. She spent much of 1893 there studying Sanskrit.[3]
Travels
Writings
Influence
Onlines resources
- Occult - A Mystic in Tibet - Alexandra David-Neel at MysteriousPeople.com
- David-Neel, Alexandra (1868-1969) at Theosophy Forward
- Natal Chart of Alexandra David-Néel at Astro Databank
Additional reading
- Earle Rice, Jr., Alexandra David-Neel: Explorer at the Roof of the World, (USA: Chelsea House Publishers, 2004)
Notes
- ↑ Occult - A Mystic in Tibet - Alexandra David-Neel at MysteriousPeople.com
- ↑ David-Neel, Alexandra (1868-1969) at Theosophy Forward
- ↑ David-Néel, Alexandra at Astro Databank