Monday, April 03, 2006


Annie Besant:- An Irish by birth,who had come to India in 1893 became a staunch supporter of India's freedom movement.In 1988 she organized a strike at London Match Factory,one of the first successful strike by unskilled workers.Founded Boy Scouts Association.The Theosophist movement grew in India as a result of the leadership given to it by Mrs.Annie Besant.She is the first women President of Indian National Congress.From 1918 to 1920 she served as the President of Indian National Congress.

1 comment:

Deepak Menon said...

Thank goodness you have decided to make a site about Great Women and since there are so many it will be a lifelong pursuit for you .. dont give it up and well done
Deepak