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'''Carl Kellner''' (1 September 1851 – June 7, 1905) was a chemist, inventor, and industrialist.<ref>Richard Kaczynski - see Further Reading - gives his birthdate as 8 September 1950</ref> Born in Vienna, Austria, he made significant improvements to the sulfite process<ref group="Note">The sulfite process produces wood pulp that is almost pure cellulose fibers by treating wood chips with solutions of sulfite and bisulfite ions. These chemicals cleave the bonds between the cellulose and lignin components of the lignocellulose.</ref> and he was co-inventor of the Castner-Kellner process<ref group="Note">The Castner–Kellner process is a method of electrolysis on an aqueous alkali chloride solution to produce the corresponding alkali hydroxide, invented by American Hamilton Castner and Austrian Carl Kellner in the 1890s. </ref>. | |||
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 the "Spiritual father of O.T.O.." | |||
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." | |||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Carl Kellner is reputed to have developed the Ritter-Kellner process while working for Baron Hector Von Ritter-Zahony | Carl Kellner is reputed to have developed the Ritter-Kellner process in 1876 while working for Baron Hector Von Ritter-Zahony. In 1889, he and Edward Partington established the Kellner-Partington Paper Pulp Co. | ||
Mr Hamilton Y. Castner and Dr Carl Kellner independently developed the process for making caustic soda and chlorine by electrolysis of brine using a mercury electrode in 1892. They established the Castner Kellner company jointly in 1895 to exploit their patents. | |||
It is not known when he obtained his doctorate but he used the title of PhD from 1895. | It is not known when he obtained his doctorate, but he used the title of PhD from 1895. | ||
==Freemasonry and esotericism== | ==Freemasonry and esotericism== | ||
Kellner had become a Freemason in 1873, being initiated at the Humanitas Lodge on the Austro-Hungarian border, taking the motto of Brother Renatus. In 1885, Kellner met the [[Theosophy|Theosophical]] and [[Rosicrucian]] scholar, Dr. Franz Hartmann (1838–1912). He and Hartmann later collaborated on the development of the "ligno-sulphite" inhalation therapy for tuberculosis, which formed the basis of treatment at Hartmann's sanitarium near Saltzburg. During this period, Kellner became interested in the more esoteric aspects of Freemasonry, joining John Yarker's ''Rite of Memphis-Misraim''. Hartmann's obituary of Kellner describes that in 1902 Kellner | Kellner had become a Freemason in 1873, being initiated at the Humanitas Lodge on the Austro-Hungarian border, taking the motto of Brother Renatus. In 1885, Kellner met the [[Theosophy|Theosophical]] and [[Rosicrucian]] scholar, Dr. Franz Hartmann (1838–1912). He and Hartmann later collaborated on the development of the "ligno-sulphite" inhalation therapy for tuberculosis, which formed the basis of treatment at Hartmann's sanitarium near Saltzburg. During this period, Kellner became interested in the more esoteric aspects of Freemasonry, joining John Yarker's ''Rite of Memphis-Misraim''. Hartmann's obituary of Kellner describes that in 1902 Kellner. | ||
<blockquote>...was personally initiated in Manchester by Brother Yarker into the 96°, and made Sovereign Honorary General Grand Master of our Order.</blockquote> | <blockquote>...was personally initiated in Manchester by Brother Yarker into the 96°, and made Sovereign Honorary General Grand Master of our Order.</blockquote> | ||
During extensive travels in Europe, America, and Asia Minor, Kellner claimed to have come into contact with three adepts (a Sufi, Soliman ben Aifa, and two Hindu Tantrics, Bhima Sena Pratapa of Lahore and Sri Mahatma Agamya Paramahamsa), and an organization called the [[Hermetic Brotherhood of Light]]. These adepts are attributed with having initiated Kellner into the use of [[sexual magick]] (sometimes referred to as 'the sexual current' by ritual magicians). | During extensive travels in Europe, America, and Asia Minor, Kellner claimed to have come into contact with three adepts (a Sufi, Soliman ben Aifa, and two Hindu Tantrics, Bhima Sena Pratapa of Lahore and Sri Mahatma Agamya Paramahamsa), and an organization called the [[Hermetic Brotherhood of Light]]. These adepts are attributed with having initiated Kellner into the use of [[sexual magick]] (sometimes referred to as 'the sexual current' by ritual magicians). French followers of the American occultist Paschal Beverly Randolph also influenced Kellner. | ||
Throughout his esoteric studies, Kellner believed he had discovered a "key" that provided a clear explanation of all the complex symbolism of [[Freemasonry]], which, he thought, unlocked the mysteries of nature. Kellner also developed a desire to establish an Academia Masonica that would allow Freemasons to become familiar with all existing [[Masonic]] degrees and systems. | Throughout his esoteric studies, Kellner believed he had discovered a "key" that provided a clear explanation of all the complex symbolism of [[Freemasonry]], which, he thought, unlocked the mysteries of nature. Kellner also developed a desire to establish an Academia Masonica that would allow Freemasons to become familiar with all existing [[Masonic]] degrees and systems. | ||
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Due to the regulations of the established grand lodges governing Regular Masonry, women could not be made Masons and were consequently excluded from membership in Ordo Templi Orientis. Reforming the Masonic system to permit the admission of women may have been one reason Kellner and his associates sought control over one of the many rites of Masonry, possibly to incorporate the practice of [[sex magic]]. They may have believed that sex magic was "...the key to all the secrets of the universe and to all the symbolism ever used by secret societies and religions." | Due to the regulations of the established grand lodges governing Regular Masonry, women could not be made Masons and were consequently excluded from membership in Ordo Templi Orientis. Reforming the Masonic system to permit the admission of women may have been one reason Kellner and his associates sought control over one of the many rites of Masonry, possibly to incorporate the practice of [[sex magic]]. They may have believed that sex magic was "...the key to all the secrets of the universe and to all the symbolism ever used by secret societies and religions." | ||
The discussions between Reuss and Kellner did not yield any positive outcomes at the time, as Reuss was heavily engaged in reviving the [[Order of Illuminati]] alongside his associate [[Leopold Engel]] from Dresden. Kellner did not support the revived [[Illuminati Order]] or Engel. According to Reuss, after his final separation from Engel in June 1902, Kellner reached out to him, and the two agreed to move forward with establishing Ordo Templi Orientis by seeking authorizations to perform the various rites of high-grade Masonry. Reuss and Kellner jointly prepared a brief manifesto for their order in 1903, which was published the following year in The [[Oriflamme]]. However, whether Kellner lived to see O.T.O. evolve beyond these early plans is uncertain | The discussions between Reuss and Kellner did not yield any positive outcomes at the time, as Reuss was heavily engaged in reviving the [[Order of Illuminati]] alongside his associate [[Leopold Engel]] from Dresden. Kellner did not support the revived [[Illuminati Order]] or Engel. According to Reuss, after his final separation from Engel in June 1902, Kellner reached out to him, and the two agreed to move forward with establishing Ordo Templi Orientis by seeking authorizations to perform the various rites of high-grade Masonry. Reuss and Kellner jointly prepared a brief manifesto for their order in 1903, which was published the following year in The [[Oriflamme]]. However, whether Kellner lived to see O.T.O. evolve beyond these early plans is uncertain since he passed away in 1905, shortly after the initial announcements were made. | ||
==Illness and death== | ==Illness and death== | ||
In 1903, Kellner fell mysteriously ill and, after a lengthy hospital stay, traveled to Cairo's dry climate to recuperate during the winter of 1904–05. He returned to Vienna | In 1903, Kellner fell mysteriously ill and, after a lengthy hospital stay, traveled to Cairo's dry climate to recuperate during the winter of 1904–05. He returned to Vienna to work in seemingly good health, but on June 7, 1905, he suffered a fatal heart attack. The coroner cited "chronic poisoning due to blood infection" as the cause of death. He left behind his widow, Maria, and four children: Elga, Nora, Edi, and Widi. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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Carl Kellner (1 September 1851 – June 7, 1905) was a chemist, inventor, and industrialist.[1] Born in Vienna, Austria, he made significant improvements to the sulfite process[Note 1] and he was co-inventor of the Castner-Kellner process[Note 2].
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 the "Spiritual father of O.T.O.."
Career
Carl Kellner is reputed to have developed the Ritter-Kellner process in 1876 while working for Baron Hector Von Ritter-Zahony. In 1889, he and Edward Partington established the Kellner-Partington Paper Pulp Co.
Mr Hamilton Y. Castner and Dr Carl Kellner independently developed the process for making caustic soda and chlorine by electrolysis of brine using a mercury electrode in 1892. They established the Castner Kellner company jointly in 1895 to exploit their patents.
It is not known when he obtained his doctorate, but he used the title of PhD from 1895.
Freemasonry and esotericism
Kellner had become a Freemason in 1873, being initiated at the Humanitas Lodge on the Austro-Hungarian border, taking the motto of Brother Renatus. In 1885, Kellner met the Theosophical and Rosicrucian scholar, Dr. Franz Hartmann (1838–1912). He and Hartmann later collaborated on the development of the "ligno-sulphite" inhalation therapy for tuberculosis, which formed the basis of treatment at Hartmann's sanitarium near Saltzburg. During this period, Kellner became interested in the more esoteric aspects of Freemasonry, joining John Yarker's Rite of Memphis-Misraim. Hartmann's obituary of Kellner describes that in 1902 Kellner.
...was personally initiated in Manchester by Brother Yarker into the 96°, and made Sovereign Honorary General Grand Master of our Order.
During extensive travels in Europe, America, and Asia Minor, Kellner claimed to have come into contact with three adepts (a Sufi, Soliman ben Aifa, and two Hindu Tantrics, Bhima Sena Pratapa of Lahore and Sri Mahatma Agamya Paramahamsa), and an organization called the Hermetic Brotherhood of Light. These adepts are attributed with having initiated Kellner into the use of sexual magick (sometimes referred to as 'the sexual current' by ritual magicians). French followers of the American occultist Paschal Beverly Randolph also influenced Kellner.
Throughout his esoteric studies, Kellner believed he had discovered a "key" that provided a clear explanation of all the complex symbolism of Freemasonry, which, he thought, unlocked the mysteries of nature. Kellner also developed a desire to establish an Academia Masonica that would allow Freemasons to become familiar with all existing Masonic degrees and systems.
Ordo Templi Orientis
In 1895, Kellner began to discuss his idea for founding this Academia Masonica with his associate Theodor Reuss (aka Frater Merlin or Peregrinus). During these discussions, Kellner decided that the Academia Masonica should be called Ordo Templi Orientis (Oriental Templar Order). The occult inner circle of this order (O.T.O. proper) would be organized parallel to the highest degrees of the Rite of Memphis-Misraim and would teach the esoteric Rosicrucian doctrines of the Hermetic Brotherhood of Light, and Kellner's "key" to Masonic symbolism. Both men and women would be admitted at all levels to this order, but possessing the various degrees of Craft and high-grade Freemasonry would be a prerequisite for admission to the inner circle of O.T.O.
Due to the regulations of the established grand lodges governing Regular Masonry, women could not be made Masons and were consequently excluded from membership in Ordo Templi Orientis. Reforming the Masonic system to permit the admission of women may have been one reason Kellner and his associates sought control over one of the many rites of Masonry, possibly to incorporate the practice of sex magic. They may have believed that sex magic was "...the key to all the secrets of the universe and to all the symbolism ever used by secret societies and religions."
The discussions between Reuss and Kellner did not yield any positive outcomes at the time, as Reuss was heavily engaged in reviving the Order of Illuminati alongside his associate Leopold Engel from Dresden. Kellner did not support the revived Illuminati Order or Engel. According to Reuss, after his final separation from Engel in June 1902, Kellner reached out to him, and the two agreed to move forward with establishing Ordo Templi Orientis by seeking authorizations to perform the various rites of high-grade Masonry. Reuss and Kellner jointly prepared a brief manifesto for their order in 1903, which was published the following year in The Oriflamme. However, whether Kellner lived to see O.T.O. evolve beyond these early plans is uncertain since he passed away in 1905, shortly after the initial announcements were made.
Illness and death
In 1903, Kellner fell mysteriously ill and, after a lengthy hospital stay, traveled to Cairo's dry climate to recuperate during the winter of 1904–05. He returned to Vienna to work in seemingly good health, but on June 7, 1905, he suffered a fatal heart attack. The coroner cited "chronic poisoning due to blood infection" as the cause of death. He left behind his widow, Maria, and four children: Elga, Nora, Edi, and Widi.
See also
Notes
- ↑ Richard Kaczynski - see Further Reading - gives his birthdate as 8 September 1950
References
- Free Encyclopedia of Thelema (2005). Carl Kellner. Retrieved May 24, 2005.
- U.S. Grand Lodge, Ordo Templi Orientis. Carl Kellner. Retrieved 6 October 2004.
Notes
- ↑ The sulfite process produces wood pulp that is almost pure cellulose fibers by treating wood chips with solutions of sulfite and bisulfite ions. These chemicals cleave the bonds between the cellulose and lignin components of the lignocellulose.
- ↑ The Castner–Kellner process is a method of electrolysis on an aqueous alkali chloride solution to produce the corresponding alkali hydroxide, invented by American Hamilton Castner and Austrian Carl Kellner in the 1890s.
Sources
| Ordo Templi Orientis | |
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