I have learned about this unusual story of a XIX century woman Freemason, from an essay written by the Hungarian researcher and author László Vári. I believe it is a captivating account that deserves to be divulged by Tetraktys. The story is also available in Italian in my own blog, whereas the full original version … Continue reading The Masonic litigation of the Countess Barkóczy
In her autobiographical work Herzens-Geschichten, Elisa von der Recke lavishes praise on the formative influence of her stepmother, Agnes Elisabeth von Medem, who took charge of her upbringing and education in her eleventh year. According to von der Recke, it was at this time that her stepmother was shocked to discover that she could barely … Continue reading Adoptive Freemasonry and Agnes Elisabeth von Medem
The 18th century was an age of wars and social changes. In Europe in particular it was also the time that marked the birth of the Enlightenment – or “Age of Reason” – which inspired the drama of the French Revolution. To that bloody upheaval there followed a revolution of a different kind and one … Continue reading The Chevalier D’Eon , the first transgender Freemason
