Philip Toelkes | |
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2nd Mayor of Rajneeshpuram | |
In office 1985–1986 | |
Leader | Rajneesh |
Preceded by | David Berry Knapp |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Philip John Toelkes Tigard, Oregon, U.S. |
Education | University of San Francisco (BA, JD) |
Website | nirentoelkes |
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.