Write a biography of annie besant within 100 words based on the hints given below: hints : born on 1st of October 1847 in london - famous british write - well known socialist, activist for the rights of women - participated in indian politics - joined the indian national congress - became the first women president of women president of the indian national congress in 1917 - passed away on 20th of sept 1933 in madras,india
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Annie Besant (1847 – 1933) was a famous British writer, well known socialist, theosophist, orator and activist for the rights of women. She was born on 1st of October 1847 in London. She actively participated in Indian politics and joined the Indian National Congress. She became the first women President of the Indian National Congress in 1917 and held the post for a year. She passed away on 20th of September 1933 in Madras, India at the ripe old age of 85.
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Annie Besant 1 October 1847 – 20 September 1933 was a British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer, orator, educationist, and philanthropist. Regarded as a champion of human freedom, she was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule. She was a prolific author with over three hundred books and pamphlets to her credit.[1] As an educationist, her contributions included being one of the founders of the Banaras Hindu University.