Philip Toelkes

Philip Toelkes
2nd Mayor of Rajneeshpuram
In office
1985–1986
LeaderRajneesh
Preceded byDavid Berry Knapp
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Personal details
Born
Philip John Toelkes

Tigard, Oregon, U.S.
EducationUniversity of San Francisco (BA, JD)
Websitenirentoelkes.com

Philip John Toelkes, also known as Swami Prem Niren and Philip Niren Toelkes,[1] is an American lawyer and follower of Rajneesh who served as the second mayor of Rajneeshpuram from 1985 until the commune's disbandment in 1986.[2] He also served as the personal lawyer of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh.

  1. ^ Herzog, Kenny (March 27, 2018). "Wild Wild Country: Where Are They Now?". Vulture. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "A Swami by Any Other Name Is--Philip J. Toelkes, Attorney". Los Angeles Times. January 9, 1986. Archived from the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2018.