British social reformer Annie Besant (1847-1933) wrote numerous books and articles that are still widely considered the best expositions of Theosophical belief. She served as international president of the Theosophical Society from 1907 until her death and was active in the Indian independence movement. C. W. Leadbeater (c.1854-1934) was a priest in the Church of England who converted to Theosophy. A highly developed clairvoyant, he was active in lecturing and writing about Theosophy.