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Royal Society of Edinburgh, the

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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Was incorporated by royal charter in 1783 through the efforts of Robertson the historian, and superseded the old Philosophical Society; held fortnightly meetings (December till June) in the Royal Institution; receives a grant of £300; publishes Transactions; has a membership of some 550, including foreign and British Fellows.

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Royal Society of Edinburgh, the'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​r/royal-society-of-edinburgh-the.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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