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Aleister Crowley

Aleister Crowley (1875–1947) was a British playwright, novelist and occultist.

Also recorded as Edward Alexander Crowley; H.D. Carr; Master Therion; Therion.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Edward Alexander Crowley.

Also worked under the name H. D. Carr.

Born at Leamington Spa in 1875, died at Hastings in 1947.

In detail

Aleister Crowley studied at Trinity College, Tonbridge School and Eastbourne College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is occultism and ceremonial magic. The authority associates the name with Thelema. social Darwinism and Friedrich Nietzsche are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Mexico City and Eastbourne. Membership is recorded of Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Ordo Templi Orientis and A∴A∴.

Works named in the authority record are The Book of the Law, Magick Without Tears, 777 and Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley, Thelema, Abbey of Thelema and Snowdrops from a Curate's Garden.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Aleister Crowley”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q172684: Aleister Crowley

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