Sir John Woodroffe

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1865 – 1936

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Who was Sir John Woodroffe?

Sir John George Woodroffe, also known by his pseudonym Arthur Avalon, was a British Orientalist whose work helped to unleash in the West a deep and wide interest in Hindu philosophy and Yogic practices.

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Born
Dec 15, 1865
United Kingdom
Also known as
  • Arthur Avalon
  • Judge John Woodroffe
  • John George Woodroffe
Religion
  • Hinduism
Ethnicity
  • White people
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • University College, Oxford
Died
Jan 18, 1936
France

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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