H Spencer Lewis

Harvey Spencer Lewis (November 25, 1883 – August 2, 1939) was an American Rosicrucian writer, mystic and the founder of AMORC. He led AMORC as its first leader (imperator) from its creation in 1915 until his death. == Early life == Lewis was born November 25 1883 in Frenchtown, New Jersey. His parents were of Welsh and German ancestry. Lewis was an advertising agent. == Esotericism == He had founded a group called the New York Institution for Psychical Research. The Ancient Mystical Order of…