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'''Leon Landsberg''' (born February [[1853]]) was editor of the German-language ''[[Anzeiger des Südens]]'' newspaper in the 1880s, and a German instructor in [[Birmingham City Schools]]. He later worked as a correspondent, art critic, and department editor for the ''New York Tribune'', and as a translator. In the 1890s he became a devotee of the yogi Swami Vivekananda, adopting the name '''Swami Kripananda'''.
'''Leon Landsberg''' (born February [[1853]]) was editor of the German-language ''[[Anzeiger des Südens]]'' newspaper in the 1880s, and a German instructor in [[Birmingham City Schools]]. He later worked as a correspondent, art critic, and department editor for the ''New York Tribune'', and as a translator. In the 1890s he pursued spiritualism and became a devotee of the yogi Swami Vivekananda, adopting the name '''Swami Kripananda'''.


Landsberg was educated at Leipzig before immigrating to the United States. He arrived in [[Birmingham]] in the 1880s. In addition to editing the ''Anzeiger des Südens'' he was invited to teach German language classes in the city's public schools. In early [[1888]] Landsberg was accused by the parents of some of his pupils of being a socialist and an anarchist. He admitted to the former but denied the latter. He resigned under duress. It was thought that he may have been able to keep his teaching position, if not for also being in the habit of frequenting saloons.
Landsberg was educated at Leipzig before immigrating to the United States. He arrived in [[Birmingham]] in the 1880s. In addition to editing the ''Anzeiger des Südens'' he was invited to teach German language classes in the city's public schools. In early [[1888]] Landsberg was accused by the parents of some of his pupils of being a socialist and an anarchist. He admitted to the former but denied the latter. He resigned under duress. It was thought that he may have been able to keep his teaching position, if not for also being in the habit of frequenting saloons.
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Landsberg endorsed the candidacy of [[John T. Milner]] for [[Alabama State Senate]] in the [[1888 general election]]. Explaining his willingness to support a Democrat despite his well-established advocacy for labor causes, Landsberg highlighted Milner's position in opposition to [[convict labor]], and stated that, "I always support the best man regardless of party...I am satisfied that in this instance the interest of the community at large, and of the labor element in particular, will be best served by the election of John T. Milner to the state senate."
Landsberg endorsed the candidacy of [[John T. Milner]] for [[Alabama State Senate]] in the [[1888 general election]]. Explaining his willingness to support a Democrat despite his well-established advocacy for labor causes, Landsberg highlighted Milner's position in opposition to [[convict labor]], and stated that, "I always support the best man regardless of party...I am satisfied that in this instance the interest of the community at large, and of the labor element in particular, will be best served by the election of John T. Milner to the state senate."


In [[1890]] Landsberg and John Connelly published a translation from French of a spurious account of Jesus purported travels in India, as recounted by Nicolas Notovitch. Landsberg moved to New York and there met Swami Vivekananda in [[1894]], who accepted him as a personal assistant. Vivekananda ordained Landsberg as a swami at Thousand Island Park in the summer of [[1895]]. Kripinanda split from Vivekananda in [[1898]] and appeared to ridicule his former practice in print.
Landsberg moved to Nashville, Tennessee. In [[1890]] he and John Connelly published a translation from French of a spurious account of Jesus purported travels in India, as recounted by Nicolas Notovitch. Landsberg moved to New York and for a while lectured on Theosophy. While there met Swami Vivekananda in [[1894]], who accepted him as a personal assistant. Vivekananda ordained Landsberg as a swami at Thousand Island Park in the summer of [[1895]]. Kripinanda split from Vivekananda in [[1898]] and appeared to ridicule his former practice in print.


In the early 1900s, Landsberg was still working as a department editor for the ''Tribune'', and resided near Union Square in New York City.
In the early 1900s, Landsberg was still working as a department editor for the ''Tribune'', and resided near Union Square in New York City.

Revision as of 13:30, 23 July 2020

Leon Landsberg (born February 1853) was editor of the German-language Anzeiger des Südens newspaper in the 1880s, and a German instructor in Birmingham City Schools. He later worked as a correspondent, art critic, and department editor for the New York Tribune, and as a translator. In the 1890s he pursued spiritualism and became a devotee of the yogi Swami Vivekananda, adopting the name Swami Kripananda.

Landsberg was educated at Leipzig before immigrating to the United States. He arrived in Birmingham in the 1880s. In addition to editing the Anzeiger des Südens he was invited to teach German language classes in the city's public schools. In early 1888 Landsberg was accused by the parents of some of his pupils of being a socialist and an anarchist. He admitted to the former but denied the latter. He resigned under duress. It was thought that he may have been able to keep his teaching position, if not for also being in the habit of frequenting saloons.

Landsberg endorsed the candidacy of John T. Milner for Alabama State Senate in the 1888 general election. Explaining his willingness to support a Democrat despite his well-established advocacy for labor causes, Landsberg highlighted Milner's position in opposition to convict labor, and stated that, "I always support the best man regardless of party...I am satisfied that in this instance the interest of the community at large, and of the labor element in particular, will be best served by the election of John T. Milner to the state senate."

Landsberg moved to Nashville, Tennessee. In 1890 he and John Connelly published a translation from French of a spurious account of Jesus purported travels in India, as recounted by Nicolas Notovitch. Landsberg moved to New York and for a while lectured on Theosophy. While there met Swami Vivekananda in 1894, who accepted him as a personal assistant. Vivekananda ordained Landsberg as a swami at Thousand Island Park in the summer of 1895. Kripinanda split from Vivekananda in 1898 and appeared to ridicule his former practice in print.

In the early 1900s, Landsberg was still working as a department editor for the Tribune, and resided near Union Square in New York City.

Publications

References

  • The Weekly Herald (July 25, 1888), p. 3
  • Adler, Cyrus & Henrietta Szold (1904) The American Jewish Year Book. Vol. 6. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Jewish Publication Society of America, p. 133
  • Armbrester, Margaret England (1993) Samuel Ullman and "Youth": The Life, the Legacy. University of Alabama Press ISBN 9780817306854
  • Stavig, Vopal (2010) Western Admirers of Ramakrishna and His Disciples. Kolkata, India: Advaita Ashrama ISBN 9788175053342, pp. 370–373
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