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Official Formation

When
17 November 1875
Where
New York City
Part of
Founding of the Theosophical Society in New York

The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City on November 17, 1875.

The society was formally constituted on November 17, 1875, in New York City. Helena Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, and William Quan Judge were joined by sixteen others in this official founding. This event marked the transition from informal agreement to established organization.

Sources

  1. Theosophical Society Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02

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