Hélène Smith
French occultist (1861-1929) · France · On the map · Artists · Died at 67
Catherine-Elise Müller, known professionally as Hélène Smith, was a famous late-19th-century French medium. She was known as "the Muse of Automatic Writing" by the Surrealists, who viewed Smith as evidence of the power of the surreal, and a symbol of surrealist knowledge.
Hélène Smith is read about 29 times a day, in 13 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 7 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Late in life, Smith claimed to communicate with Martians, and to be a reincarnation of a Hindu princess and Marie Antoinette.
Country
France
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1929 · aged 67
