Wyld, George

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George Wyld

(English: George Wyld)

(1821–1906)

A Scottish physician interested in homeopathy, spiritualism and theosophy. He presided over the British Theosophical Society from 1880 until his resignation in 1882. His publications included Theosophy and the Higher Life (1880) and Notes of My Life (1903). Scottish homeopathic physician (1821-1906), interested in mesmerism and psychical research. He became president of the British branch of the Theosophical Society but resigned in 1882 over religious differences. He was also a founding member and first-council member of the Society for Psychical Research, and wrote Theosophy and the Higher Life. (BCW 3:538-539).

Some links:

• Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
• CTD article in Russian: Уайлд, Джордж
• Theosophy Wiki: Biographical source
• Wikipedia: George Wyld

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