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Royal SocietyOldest and premier scientific society in Britain, originating in 1645 and chartered in 1662; Robert Boyle, Christopher Wren, and Isaac Newton were prominent early members. Its Scottish equivalent is the Royal Society of Edinburgh (1783). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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You will like to know, that less than forty years after Bacon's death a society called The Royal Society was founded. The reader will not be surprised, then, at the calmness with which the doctor received the applause that welcomed him in the Royal Society. He wants to be made a member of the Royal Society by taking ethnological notes. |
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