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Carl Kellner
1851-09-01 – 1905-06-07

Life & Legacy
Carl Kellner (1 September 1851 – June 7, 1905) was a chemist, inventor, and industrialist. Born in Vienna, Austria, he made significant improvements to the sulfite process and was co-inventor of the Castner-Kellner process.
He was a student of Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, and Eastern mysticism. He was the putative founder of Ordo Templi Orientis and is sometimes referred to as "Spiritual father of O.T.O.".
Occupation & Career
chemist, mystic, industrialist, occultist, entrepreneur, inventor
Legacy Highlights
Organizations & Memberships
freemasonry
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q325730 — wikidata View source
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