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Robert A. Gilbert
Born
Bristol, UK
NationalityBritish United Kingdom
Known forBiography of Arthur Edward Waite and documentation of Golden Dawn and Masonic History


Robert A. Gilbert was born in Bristol, UK. His father was an "unbeliever" who used to take his son to jumble sales at a small esoteric church in Bristol, Gilbert would get involved with a discussion circle attached to the Church, and that was the start of his research into the mysterious and esoteric.[1].

He has written a number of books including biographies of Arthur Edward Waite [2], [3].

Gilbert has given talks at many conferences

Works

  • The Oxford Book of Victorian Ghost Stories, M Cox and R A Gilbert, Oxford Paperbacks (2003), ISBN 0192804472
  • A.E. Waite: Magician of Many Parts, R A Gilbert, Aquarian Press (1987), ISBN 185274023X
  • Golden Dawn Companion, R A Gilbert, Aquarian Press (1986), ISBN 0850304369

References

  1. ^ Armstrong, A. "Aspects of the Spiritual Life",Antioch Papers,Bristol. 2010
  2. ^ Gilbert, R.A.A.E. Waite: Magician of Many Parts, Wellingborough, Northhamptonshire, 1987
  3. ^ Gilbert, R. A. "The Masonic Career of A. E. Waite". Ars Quatuor Coronatorum. QCCC Correspondence Circle Limited. Retrieved 23 May 2010. {{cite web}}: More than one of |author= and |last= specified (help)