Gerald Gardner: The Creator of Wicca

Gerald Brosseau Gardner (1884–1964),
also known by the craft name Scire

The English eccentric Gerald Gardner founded Wicca claiming it to be a Pagan tradition that pre-dates Christianity. introduced to the mainstream in 1954. Wicca gathers its rituals and ceremonies from British folklore, Paganism and 20th century hermetic motifs.

He was the first Wiccan Witch to appear on television and spread the word on BBC.