Henry Oldenburg
Henry Oldenburg (c.1618 - 1677) worked as a diplomat and a natural philosopher. Born in Bremen, Germany, he trained in theology and became a tutor before settling in England during the English interregnum. After the Restoration he became an early member of the Royal Society (founded in 1660), and served as its first Secretary, maintaining an extensive network of scientific contacts through Europe. He also became the founding editor of the Philosophical Transactions.
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1618 - 1677 - Diplomat - Natural philosopher - Bremen - Germany - Theology - England - English interregnum - Restoration - Royal Society - Philosophical Transactions
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