Royal Society
The Royal Society of London for the Improvement of Natural Knowledge, known simply as the Royal Society, claims to be the oldest learned society still in existence. It was founded in 1660. The Royal Irish Academy, founded in 1782, is closely affiliated. The Royal Society of Edinburgh (founded 1783) is a separate Scottish body.
Timeline (incomplete)
- 1640s informal meetings
- 1660 foundation on November 28
- 1661 name first appears in print, and library presented with its first book
- 1662 Royal Charter gives permission to publish
- 1663 second Royal Charter
- 1665 first issue of Philosophical Transactions
- 1666 Fire of London causes move to Arundel House
- 1710 acquires its own home in Crane Court
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Famous members |
| ► | Selected bibliography |
| ► | Timeline (incomplete) |
| ► | See also |
| ► | References |
| ► | External links |
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