Hockley, Frederick, 1808-1885

Variant names

Hide Profile

Accountant, copyist, and crystal gazer, Hockley was a significant figure in the 19th century occult revival. Worked for John Denley as a copyist of occult manuscripts, and with 2 partners practiced as an accountant. Became involved in spiritualism in the 1850s.

From the description of A work of angels & spirits which have appeared in my mirror & cristals [sic] / Fred Hockley, Croyden, 1857. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 657085646

From the description of The crystal : a record of visions and conferences with the in-dwellers of the spirit world / Fred. Hockley, Croydon, 1853-1862. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 657085625

Relation Name
associatedWith Abraham (Biblical patriarch). person
associatedWith Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) corporateBody
associatedWith Pistorius, Johann, 1546-1608. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Subject
Cabala
Clairvoyance
Cosmology
Crystal gazing
Magic mirrors
Occultism
Occultism
Spirits
Spirit writings
Occupation
Activity

Person

Birth 1808

Death 1885

English,

Hebrew

Information

Permalink: http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w68k88b0

Ark ID: w68k88b0

SNAC ID: 26749049