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'''Gérard Analect Vincent Encausse''' (July 13, 1865 - 25 October 1916), whose esoteric pseudonym was Papus, was the Spanish-born French physician, hypnotist, and popularizer of occultism, who founded the modern Martinist Order. He was a member of the French Section of the [[Theosophical Society]] until in 1890 he was expelled amidst great tumult, a number of workers leaving with him. | '''Gérard Analect Vincent Encausse''' (July 13, 1865 - 25 October 1916), whose esoteric pseudonym was Papus, was the Spanish-born French physician, hypnotist, and popularizer of occultism, who founded the modern Martinist Order. He was a member of the French Section of the [[Theosophical Society]] until in 1890 he was expelled amidst great tumult, a number of workers leaving with him. | ||
== Hermes Branch == | |||
In July 1888, F. K. Gaboriau writes in ''Le Lotus'' a strong editorial in connection with some troubles that were going on in the Isis Branch of the Theosophical Society, in Paris. | |||
On [[September 16]], 1888, Col. Olcott and Richard Harte arrive in Paris, to try and settle troubles in the Isis Branch. On the next day the Col. grants a Charter to the new "Hermes" Branch. Arthur Arnould is elected as President; Papus as Corresponding Secretary. The Old Charter of the Isis Branch is rescinded and Gaboriau becomes rather abusive in the pages of ''Le Lotus''. | |||
About October, 1888, Papus starts his journal ''l'Initiation'' in Paris. It becomes the official organ of his new Branch Hermes, formed with the dissident members of the Isis Branch. | |||
==Online resources== | ==Online resources== | ||
Revision as of 16:59, 12 September 2013
Gérard Analect Vincent Encausse (July 13, 1865 - 25 October 1916), whose esoteric pseudonym was Papus, was the Spanish-born French physician, hypnotist, and popularizer of occultism, who founded the modern Martinist Order. He was a member of the French Section of the Theosophical Society until in 1890 he was expelled amidst great tumult, a number of workers leaving with him.
Hermes Branch
In July 1888, F. K. Gaboriau writes in Le Lotus a strong editorial in connection with some troubles that were going on in the Isis Branch of the Theosophical Society, in Paris.
On September 16, 1888, Col. Olcott and Richard Harte arrive in Paris, to try and settle troubles in the Isis Branch. On the next day the Col. grants a Charter to the new "Hermes" Branch. Arthur Arnould is elected as President; Papus as Corresponding Secretary. The Old Charter of the Isis Branch is rescinded and Gaboriau becomes rather abusive in the pages of Le Lotus.
About October, 1888, Papus starts his journal l'Initiation in Paris. It becomes the official organ of his new Branch Hermes, formed with the dissident members of the Isis Branch.
Online resources
Articles
- Gerard Analect Vincent Encausse at Theosopedia