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Henry Steel Olcott

Colonel Henry Steel Olcott (2 August 1832 – 17 February 1907) was an American military officer, journalist, lawyer, Freemason (member of Huguenot Lodge #448, later #46) and the co-founder and first president of the Theosophical Society.

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Buddhist catechism

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Known for
Revival of Buddhism Theosophical Society American Civil War
Education
City College of New York Columbia University
Born
2 August 1832 Orange, New Jersey
Died
17 February 1907 (aged 74) Adyar, Madras
Occupations
Military officer Journalist Lawyer
Spouse
Mary Epplee Morgan

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Henry Steel Olcott → City College of New York Columbia University
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Henry Steel Olcott → Revival of Buddhism Theosophical Society American Civil War
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Henry Steel Olcott → Military officer Journalist Lawyer
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Henry Steel Olcott → Mary Epplee Morgan

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Henry Steel Olcottrelated to External linksHis Service0.60section
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