Timeline of his life
1854 – Birth
- 16 February: Charles Webster Leadbeater is born in Stockport, England.
- Grows up in a religiously influenced environment, early interest in spirituality.
1870s – Church Career
- Serves as a priest in the Anglican Church.
- Increasing interest in mystical and esoteric topics.
1883 – Joining the Theosophical Society
- Turning point influenced by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky’s teachings.
- Begins intensive study of occult literature.
1884–1885 – India and Training
- Travels to India, center of the theosophical movement.
- Close collaboration with Blavatsky, beginning of his training.
1890s – Development of Clairvoyant Abilities
- Systematic exploration of subtle planes.
- Observations of the astral world, thought-forms, and chakras.
1890s – Beginning of Writing Career
- Publishes first works.
- Close collaboration with Annie Besant.
1906 – Controversy
- Temporary expulsion from the Theosophical Society.
- Remains a controversial part of his biography.
1908 – Return
- Reinstated in the Theosophical Society.
- Continues his work with growing influence.
1909 – Discovery of Krishnamurti
- Meets Jiddu Krishnamurti in India.
- Recognizes his extraordinary spiritual potential.
1910s – Peak of Work
- Publishes key works on chakras and subtle planes.
- Significant influence on Western esotericism.
1920s – International Activity
- Worldwide teaching tours and lectures.
- Influence on spiritual developments also in Asia.
1930s – Late Works
- Publishes numerous additional books.
- Very broad thematic range, focus on subtle perception.
1934 – Death
- 1 March: Dies in Perth, Australia.
- Leaves behind an extensive spiritual and literary legacy.