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René Guénon

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1886

Birth

René Guénon was born on November 15, 1886.

1912

Started Publishing

Guénon began publishing articles and essays.

1921

Published First Major Work

Publication of *Introduction to the Study of the Hindu Doctrines*.

1927

Published 'The Crisis of the Modern World'

Publication of *The Crisis of the Modern World*.

1929

Published 'Spiritual Authority and Temporal Power'

Publication of *Spiritual Authority and Temporal Power*.

1930

Moved to Cairo and converted to Islam

Guénon moved to Cairo, Egypt, converted to Islam, and adopted the name Abd al-Wahid Yahya.

1931

Published 'The Symbolism of the Cross'

Publication of *The Symbolism of the Cross*.

1945

Published 'The Reign of Quantity and the Signs of the Times'

Publication of *The Reign of Quantity and the Signs of the Times*.

1951

Death

Guénon died in Cairo on January 7, 1951.