C. W. LeadbeaterTheosophist, clairvoyant, and novelist Charles Webster Leadbeater (1854–1934) was a well-known figure in the United Kingdom. He was raised in Manchester, England, and attended Cambridge University to study mathematics and classics. He served as a scholmaster after finishing his study before joining the Church of England as a priest. Leadbeater developed an interest in the theosophical society's teachings in 1883. The theosophical society was established in 1875. Later, he abandoned the Church of England and joined the Theosophical Society, where he became good friends with Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, the organization's founder. Leadbeater was well recognized for his clairvoyant skills, which he used to investigate occult and spiritual events. "The Astral Plane" and "Man: Visible and Invisible" are only two of the numerous volumes he published on these topics. He was also an active member of the Theosophical Society, where he held the positions of Vice President of the International Society and Secretary of the British Section. Critics have criticized Leadbeater's life and work, with some accusing him of fraud and others applauding him as a visionary. It is impossible to dispute his impact on the Theosophical Society and the growth of esoteric and spiritual ideas in the 20th century, nevertheless. Read More Read Less