Mitford, Godolphin

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Godolphin Mitford

Also: • Mirza Moorad Ali Beg • Mirza Moorad Alee Beg • Mirza Murad Ali Beg •

(1844–1884)

English writer and Theosophist, born in Madras. After converting to Islam he adopted the name Mirza Moorad Ali Beg. He contributed to The Theosophist and wrote the novel Lalun the Beragun.

De Zirkoff’s appendix directs the reader to the biographical sketch and account of his writings on pages 241-244 of volume VI of H. P. Blavatsky’s Collected Writings. (BCW 6:441).

Visited H. P. Blavatsky and H. S. Olcott on 20 January 1881. (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 3:xxiii)

Joined the Theosophical Society with H. P. Blavatsky’s support. The War in Heaven appeared in October–December 1881 and The Elixir of Life in March–April 1882; H. S. Olcott associated the preparation of the latter with Blavatsky’s assistance. (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 6:241-242)

Some links:

• Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
• CTD article in Russian: Митфорд, Годолфин
• Theosophy Wiki: Godolphin Mitford

Mentions

Mentioned in: Chronological Survey & Key to Abbreviations (BCW vol.3) (BCW 3:xxiii) Is the Desire to Live Selfish (BCW 6:241-242)

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Lifetime: 1844–1884
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