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André Towianski

Polish mystic whose influence is mentioned.

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Also known as Towianski, André Towianski

First appearance: lectures xvi and xvii mysticism

André Towianski first appears in 0016 lectures xvi and xvii mysticism.

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See André Towianski in lectures xvi and xvii mysticism