Hahn, Peter Alexeyevich von

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Peter Alexeyevich von Hahn

Father of H. P. Blavatsky, whose inheritance from him helped support her during her American period. (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 1:xxix-xxx,li)

Note on the death date: the general biographical outline gives 15/27 July 1873, whereas the account of H. P. Blavatsky’s lawsuit gives 15/27 June 1873. The precise month remains unresolved. (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 1:li) (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 1:83)

After retiring from the horse artillery as a colonel, served as postmaster of the Grodno district. According to B. de Zirkoff, remained close to his daughter H. P. Blavatsky and supported her financially during much of her travelling. (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 7:304-305)

Some links:

• CTD article in Russian: Ган, Пётр Алексеевич

Mentions

Mentioned in: Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, General Outline of her Life Prior to her Public Work – family biography and inheritance (BCW 1:xxix-xxx,li) H. P. Blavatskys Instructions to Countess Constance Wachtmeister (BCW 7:304-305)

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Lifetime:
Shortly: Blavatsky’s father, whose inheritance helped support her in America.