Annie Besant joined the Theosophical Society in May 1889 after reading and favorably reviewing Helena Blavatsky’s book The Secret Doctrine (1888). Blavatsky was a Russian-born mystic who cofounded the Theosophical Society and took Besant as her disciple. Besant became one of the Theosophical Society’s leading lecturers and writers who helped popularize Theosophy in clear language. After moving to India—where the Theosophical Society’s headquarters were located in Adyar, Madras (now Chennai)—Besant was elected international president in 1907 and held that office until her death. She also helped train Jiddu Krishnamurti as the potential vehicle of the next World Teacher, as prophesied within Theosophy.
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