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	On [[July 27]], 1884, the [[Germania Theosophical Society]] was organized at his home at Elberfeld, Platzhoffstrasse 12, with Dr. [[Wilhelm Hübbe-Schleiden]] as President, his wife Mary as Vice-President, and his son Franz Gebhard as Corresponding Secretary. All the members of the [[Gebhard Family\|Gebhard family]], except their daughter, joined the Theosophical Society.		On [[July 27]], 1884, the [[Germania Theosophical Society]] was organized at his home at Elberfeld, Platzhoffstrasse 12, with Dr. [[Wilhelm Hübbe-Schleiden]] as President, his wife Mary as Vice-President, and his son Franz Gebhard as Corresponding Secretary. All the members of the [[Gebhard Family\|Gebhard family]], except their daughter, joined the Theosophical Society.

	On [[August 17]], [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]], [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Col. Olcott]], [[Mohini Mohun Chatterji\|Mohini Chatterjee]] and [[Babaji]], who were in Europe, went to Elberfeld and stayed with the Gebhards until October. During this time their home became the center of Theosophical activities. While Gustav was of course the official host during these visits, the most dynamic personality of the household was Mary, who combined refinement and culture with rare capacities for occult studies. On [[August 25]], 1884, Gustav received a letter from [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]]		On [[August 17]], [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]], [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Col. Olcott]], [[Mohini Mohun Chatterji\|Mohini Chatterjee]] and [[Babaji]], who were in Europe, went to Elberfeld and stayed with the Gebhards until October. During this time their home became the center of Theosophical activities. While Gustav was of course the official host during these visits, the most dynamic personality of the household was Mary, who combined refinement and culture with rare capacities for occult studies. On [[August 25]], 1884, Gustav received a letter from [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]] See '''[[Mahatma Letter of G Gebhard from KH - 1884-08-25]]'''.

	A couple of years later, in May and June, 1886, Mme. Blavatsky stayed with the Gebhards again.		A couple of years later, in May and June, 1886, Mme. Blavatsky stayed with the Gebhards again.

	== Online resources ==		== Online resources ==

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Personal life

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	Gustav Gebhard was the eldest son of Franz-Joseph Gebhard, President of the Board of Trade, at Elberfeld, Germany.		Gustav Gebhard was the eldest son of Franz-Joseph Gebhard, President of the Board of Trade, at Elberfeld, Germany.

	He owned a silk manufacturing factory in his native city, was co-founder of the German Bank and of the Bergisch-Märkische Bank, and Persian Consul. He acquired much of his business experience travelling abroad, lived in Paris and London, and made trips to the U.S.A., Constantinople and Asia Minor. On his first journey to America, he met in New York [[Mary Gebhard\|Mary L’Estrange]] whom he married on [[September 4]], 1852.<ref>"Mary L'Estrange" in the New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s. This source gives the date as September 8.</ref> The newly-married couple settled in [[Elberfeld, Germany]], where their seven children were eventually born.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 19898), 434.</ref>		He owned a silk manufacturing factory in his native city, was co-founder of the German Bank and of the Bergisch-Märkische Bank, and Persian Consul. He acquired much of his business experience travelling abroad, lived in Paris and London, and made trips to the U.S.A., Constantinople and Asia Minor. On his first journey to America, he met in New York [[Mary Gebhard\|Mary L’Estrange]] whom he married on [[September 4]], 1852.<ref>"Mary L'Estrange" in the New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s. This source gives the date as September 8.</ref> The newly-married couple settled in [[Elberfeld, Germany]], where their seven children were eventually born.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 19898), 434.</ref> See '''[[Gebhard Family]]''' for more details about the children.

	Noted as a linguist, he spoke French and English without accent. A far-sighted business-man, he was also known for his warm hospitality, broad-mindedness, and readiness to help others, even when their views differed from his own.		Noted as a linguist, he spoke French and English without accent. A far-sighted business-man, he was also known for his warm hospitality, broad-mindedness, and readiness to help others, even when their views differed from his own.

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	Consul '''Gustav Gebhard''' ([[August 18]], 1828, at Elberfeld to [[May 6]], 1900 in Berlin) was ~~the eldest son of Franz-Joseph Gebhard~~, ~~President of the Board of Trade~~, ~~at Elberfeld, Germany~~.		Consul '''Gustav Gebhard''' ([[August 18]], 1828, at Elberfeld to [[May 6]], 1900 in Berlin) was a German Theosophist whose home was frequently visited by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]], [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Col. Olcott]], and others.

	He owned a silk manufacturing factory in his native city, was co-founder of the German Bank and of the Bergisch-Märkische Bank, and Persian Consul. He acquired much of his business experience travelling abroad, lived in Paris and London, and made trips to the U.S.A., Constantinople and Asia Minor. On his first journey to America, he met in New York [[Mary Gebhard\|Mary ~~L’Estrangge~~]] whom he married on [[September 4]], 1852. The newly-married couple settled in Elberfeld, Germany, where their seven children were eventually born.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 19898), 434.</ref>		'''See also [[Gebhard Family]]'''.

			== Personal life ==

			Gustav Gebhard was the eldest son of Franz-Joseph Gebhard, President of the Board of Trade, at Elberfeld, Germany.

			He owned a silk manufacturing factory in his native city, was co-founder of the German Bank and of the Bergisch-Märkische Bank, and Persian Consul. He acquired much of his business experience travelling abroad, lived in Paris and London, and made trips to the U.S.A., Constantinople and Asia Minor. On his first journey to America, he met in New York [[Mary Gebhard\|Mary L’Estrange]] whom he married on [[September 4]], 1852.<ref>"Mary L'Estrange" in the New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s. This source gives the date as September 8.</ref> The newly-married couple settled in [[Elberfeld, Germany]], where their seven children were eventually born.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 19898), 434.</ref>

	Noted as a linguist, he spoke French and English without accent. A far-sighted business-man, he was also known for his warm hospitality, broad-mindedness, and readiness to help others, even when their views differed from his own.		Noted as a linguist, he spoke French and English without accent. A far-sighted business-man, he was also known for his warm hospitality, broad-mindedness, and readiness to help others, even when their views differed from his own.

			== Involvement with Theosophical Society ==

	On [[July 27]], 1884, the [[Germania Theosophical Society]] was organized at his home at Elberfeld, Platzhoffstrasse 12, with Dr. [[Wilhelm Hübbe-Schleiden]] as President, his wife Mary as Vice-President, and his son Franz Gebhard as Corresponding Secretary. All the members of the [[Gebhard Family\|Gebhard family]], except their daughter, joined the Theosophical Society.		On [[July 27]], 1884, the [[Germania Theosophical Society]] was organized at his home at Elberfeld, Platzhoffstrasse 12, with Dr. [[Wilhelm Hübbe-Schleiden]] as President, his wife Mary as Vice-President, and his son Franz Gebhard as Corresponding Secretary. All the members of the [[Gebhard Family\|Gebhard family]], except their daughter, joined the Theosophical Society.
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	A couple of years later, in May and June, 1886, Mme. Blavatsky stayed with the Gebhards again.		A couple of years later, in May and June, 1886, Mme. Blavatsky stayed with the Gebhards again.

	==Online resources==		== Online resources ==
	*[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/KHLettertoGustavGebhard.htm# A Letter from Mahatma Koot Hoomi to Gustav Gebhard] at Blavatsky Archives Online.		* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/KHLettertoGustavGebhard.htm# A Letter from Mahatma Koot Hoomi to Gustav Gebhard] at Blavatsky Archives Online.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	Consul '''Gustav Gebhard''' ([[August 18]], 1828, at Elberfeld to [[May 6]], 1900 in Berlin) was the eldest son of Franz-Joseph Gebhard, President of the Board of Trade, at Elberfeld, Germany.		Consul '''Gustav Gebhard''' ([[August 18]], 1828, at Elberfeld to [[May 6]], 1900 in Berlin) was the eldest son of Franz-Joseph Gebhard, President of the Board of Trade, at Elberfeld, Germany.

	He owned a silk manufacturing factory in his native city, was co-~~rounder~~ of the German Bank and of the Bergisch-Märkische Bank, and Persian Consul. He acquired much of his business experience travelling abroad, lived in Paris and London, and made trips to the U.S.A., Constantinople and Asia Minor. On his first journey to America, he met in New York [[Mary Gebhard\|Mary L’Estrangge]] whom he married on [[September 4]], 1852. The newly-married couple settled in Elberfeld, Germany, where their seven children were eventually born.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 19898), 434.</ref>		He owned a silk manufacturing factory in his native city, was co-founder of the German Bank and of the Bergisch-Märkische Bank, and Persian Consul. He acquired much of his business experience travelling abroad, lived in Paris and London, and made trips to the U.S.A., Constantinople and Asia Minor. On his first journey to America, he met in New York [[Mary Gebhard\|Mary L’Estrangge]] whom he married on [[September 4]], 1852. The newly-married couple settled in Elberfeld, Germany, where their seven children were eventually born.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 19898), 434.</ref>

	Noted as a linguist, he spoke French and English without accent. A far-sighted business-man, he was also known for his warm hospitality, broad-mindedness, and readiness to help others, even when their views differed from his own.		Noted as a linguist, he spoke French and English without accent. A far-sighted business-man, he was also known for his warm hospitality, broad-mindedness, and readiness to help others, even when their views differed from his own.

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	Noted as a linguist, he spoke French and English without accent. A far-sighted business-man, he was also known for his warm hospitality, broad-mindedness, and readiness to help others, even when their views differed from his own.		Noted as a linguist, he spoke French and English without accent. A far-sighted business-man, he was also known for his warm hospitality, broad-mindedness, and readiness to help others, even when their views differed from his own.

			On [[July 27]], 1884, the [[Germania Theosophical Society]] was organized at his home at Elberfeld, Platzhoffstrasse 12, with Dr. [[Wilhelm Hübbe-Schleiden]] as President, his wife Mary as Vice-President, and his son Franz Gebhard as Corresponding Secretary. All the members of the [[Gebhard Family\|Gebhard family]], except their daughter, joined the Theosophical Society.

			On [[August 17]], [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]], [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Col. Olcott]], [[Mohini Mohun Chatterji\|Mohini Chatterjee]] and [[Babaji]], who were in Europe, went to Elberfeld and stayed with the Gebhards until October. During this time their home became the center of Theosophical activities. While Gustav was of course the official host during these visits, the most dynamic personality of the household was Mary, who combined refinement and culture with rare capacities for occult studies. On [[August 25]], 1884, Gustav received a letter from [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]]

			A couple of years later, in May and June, 1886, Mme. Blavatsky stayed with the Gebhards again.

			==Online resources==
			*[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/KHLettertoGustavGebhard.htm# A Letter from Mahatma Koot Hoomi to Gustav Gebhard] at Blavatsky Archives Online.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	Noted as a linguist, he spoke French and English without accent. A far-sighted business-man, he was also known for his warm hospitality, broad-mindedness, and readiness to help others, even when their views differed from his own.		Noted as a linguist, he spoke French and English without accent. A far-sighted business-man, he was also known for his warm hospitality, broad-mindedness, and readiness to help others, even when their views differed from his own.

			== Notes ==
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	[[Category:Associates of HPB\|Gebhard, Gustav]]		[[Category:Associates of HPB\|Gebhard, Gustav]]
	[[Category:Received Mahatma Letters\|Gebhard, Gustav]]		[[Category:Received Mahatma Letters\|Gebhard, Gustav]]

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	Consul '''Gustav Gebhard''' ~~married~~ [[Mary Gebhard\|Mary L’Estrangge]] in ~~1852~~.		Consul '''Gustav Gebhard''' ([[August 18]], 1828, at Elberfeld to [[May 6]], 1900 in Berlin) was the eldest son of Franz-Joseph Gebhard, President of the Board of Trade, at Elberfeld, Germany.

			He owned a silk manufacturing factory in his native city, was co-rounder of the German Bank and of the Bergisch-Märkische Bank, and Persian Consul. He acquired much of his business experience travelling abroad, lived in Paris and London, and made trips to the U.S.A., Constantinople and Asia Minor. On his first journey to America, he met in New York [[Mary Gebhard\|Mary L’Estrangge]] whom he married on [[September 4]], 1852. The newly-married couple settled in Elberfeld, Germany, where their seven children were eventually born.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 19898), 434.</ref>

			Noted as a linguist, he spoke French and English without accent. A far-sighted business-man, he was also known for his warm hospitality, broad-mindedness, and readiness to help others, even when their views differed from his own.

	[[Category:Associates of HPB\|Gebhard, Gustav]]		[[Category:Associates of HPB\|Gebhard, Gustav]]
	[[Category:Received Mahatma Letters\|Gebhard, Gustav]]		[[Category:Received Mahatma Letters\|Gebhard, Gustav]]

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	[[Category:Nationality German\|Gebhard, Gustav]]		[[Category:Nationality German\|Gebhard, Gustav]]
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			[[Category:Industrialists\|Gebhard, Gustav]]
			[[Category:Business careers\|Gebhard, Gustav]]
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			[[Category:Nationality German\|Gebhard, Gustav]]