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![Show Contents]() Besant History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Besant familyThe surname Besant was first found in Austria, where the name Besan was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society of early European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Besant familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Besant research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1813 is included under the topic Early Besant History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Besant Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Besan, Bessan, Besann, Besanne, Bessane, Bessanne, Bessans, Besand, Besant, Basan, Baesan, Bassan, Baessan, Basann, Baesann, Bassane, Baessane, Bassanne, Baessanne, Bassans, Baessans, Basands, Baesands, Basant, Baesant, Bessen, Bassent, Bassen and many more. Early Notables of the Besant familyMore information is included under the topic Early Besant Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Besant migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Besant Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
| Contemporary Notables of the name Besant (post 1700) | + |
- William Henry Besant FRS (1828-1917), British mathematician, brother of novelist Walter Besant
- Derek Michael Besant RCA (b. 1950), Canadian artist living in Calgary, Alberta who has created prints, watercolours and large-scale art
- Annie Besant (1847-1933), British theosophist, who worked with Charles Bradlaugh (1874 to 1888) in politics and free thought propaganda
- Sir Walter Besant (1836-1901), English novelist and historian from London
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Besant migration to Australia 
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