Royal Society (Great Britain)

The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge began in 1645 when a group of eminent British thinkers started to meet regularly in London to discuss the new, experimental philosophies of science. Though the English Civil War and the Cromwellian Protectorate interrupted its meetings, the Society was formally constituted in 1660. Two years later King Charles II granted the Society its first charter. A second royal charter was granted in 1663 when the Society was given its official name and coat of arms.

From the description of Council minutes of the Royal Society, 1660-1800 (inclusive), [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122501636

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