She was a prominent figure in the Theosophical Society and was the first woman to become president of the Indian National Congress. She was also a prolific writer and lecturer, and her salary was estimated to be around $50,000 per year.
Annie Besant was a Civil Rights Leader who was born in 1847 and was a prominent figure in the Theosophical Society. She was an activist for women's rights and later joined the independence movements of India and Ireland. She was the first woman to become president of the Indian National Congress and was a prolific writer and lecturer. Her estimated salary was around $50,000 per year and her net worth is estimated to be around $4 Million.
Annie Besant is a member of Civil Rights Leader
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)
About
Activist for women's rights who later joined the independence movements of India and Ireland.
Before Fame
After her father's death during her childhood, her mother went to work and persuaded a family friend to look after Annie.
Trivia
In addition to taking part in leftist demonstrations, she grew interested in Theosophy, which drew her to India.
Family Life
Through her marriage to Rev. Frank Besant she decided that helping the poor was more important than tending to their spirit.
Associated With
Her views inspired another famed civil rights leader, Mahatma Gandhi.
