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Madame Blavatsky

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The Resume

    (August 12, 1831-May 8, 1891)
    Birth name was Helena Petrovna Hahn
    Founder of the Theosophical Movement (Divine Knowledge)
    Established the Theoretical Society (September 18, 1875)
    Author of ‘Theosophical Glossary,’ ‘The Voice of the Silence,’ ‘The Secret Doctrine,’ ‘Lucifer,’ ‘The Theosophist’ and ‘Isis Unveiled’

Why she might be annoying:

    Christians dismissed her as a ‘witch.’
    She believed true ‘Divine Knowledge’ had been misconstrued and butchered by those who translated Western Bibles.
    She was labeled a spy, a blackmailer, a dope fiend and a Satanist among other un-pleasantries.
    She was accused of plagiarizing Eastern philosophical writings in her books.
    She claimed to have the power of ‘materialization,’ making solid objects appear out of thin air.
    She claimed to be clairvoyant and telepathic.
    At age 17, she married her first husband who was more than twice her age.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She is an iconic figure in the ‘New Age Movement.’
    She believed human souls continued to live after physical death, and they transcended the scope of scientific study.
    She traveled around the world studying different spiritual philosophies.
    She is credited with introducing Eastern practices like reincarnation and karma to Western societies.
    She called for ‘Universal Brotherhood,’ which gave equal status to all people regardless of their nationality, race or gender.
    Her first book, ‘Isis Unveiled,’ sold out on its first day in print, and has sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 64 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 58 Votes: 62.07% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 42 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 25 Votes: 76.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 70.83% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 93 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 46 Votes: 67.39% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 56 Votes: 55.36% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 128 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 215 Votes: 58.60% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 214 Votes: 69.63% Annoying