Royal Geographical Society

The Royal Geographical Society is a learned society, founded in 1830 with the name Geographical Society of London for the advancement of geographical science, under the patronage of King William IV. It absorbed the 'Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa' (founded by Joseph Banks in 1788), the Raleigh Club and the Palestine Association. It was given a Royal charter by Queen Victoria in 1859.

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Learned society - King William IV - Joseph Banks - Raleigh Club - Palestine Association - Queen Victoria

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The Society has been a key associate and supporter of many famous explorers and expeditions, including those of Darwin, Livingstone, Scott and Shackleton. Founder members include Sir John Barrow, Sir John Franklin and Francis Beaufort

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Explorers - Expeditions - Darwin - Livingstone - Scott - Shackleton - John Barrow - John Franklin - Francis Beaufort

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Today the Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning - supporting education, teaching, research and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography. It is a member of the Science Council.

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The society has merged with the Institute of British Geographers and is properly known as the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers). The main offices of the Society are in Kensington, in London.

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Kensington - London

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