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Besant may refer to: * Besant (surname) * Besant, Saskatchewan * Besant Nagar, area of Chennai See also * Bezant In the Middle Ages, the term bezant (Old French ''besant'', from Latin ''bizantius aureus'') was used in Western Europe to describe several gold coins of the east, all derived ultimately from the Roman ''solidus''. The word itself comes from th ...
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Besant (surname)
Besant is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Annie Besant (1847–1933), British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator *Derek Michael Besant (born 1950), Canadian artist *Walter Besant (1836–1901), English novelist and historian *W. H. Besant (1828–1917), British mathematician See also

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Besant, Saskatchewan
Besant is an unincorporated community in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan ( ; ) is a Provinces and territories of Canada, province in Western Canada, western Canada, bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, to the northeast by Nunavut, and on t .... References * * Unincorporated communities in Saskatchewan {{Saskatchewan-geo-stub ...
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Besant Nagar
Besant Nagar is an upscale, exclusive residential neighbourhood in South Chennai, India. It is located along the coast of Bay of Bengal. The neighbourhood is inhabited by highly affluent population and is dotted with many upmarket restaurants, cafes and boutiques. The main attraction is Elliot's Beach, named after Edward Elliot, the former Governor of Madras. It forms the end-point of the Marina Beach shore. This has become an attractive spot for youngsters and elders alike with the pleasant sceneries and the ambiance it provides. History Kalakshetra Academy, the dance school started in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale and her husband George Arundale and their associates at the Theosophical Society is also present in this locality. Besant Nagar was developed by Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) in the early 1970s and up to the early 1980s. It was developed in an area of about 4 sq km encompassing the surroundings of Indra Nagar and Shastri Nagar. TNHB developed resid ...
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