| RefNo | EC/1756/04 |
| Previous numbers | Cert II, 123; A02544 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Franklin, Benjamin: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
| Citation | Benjamin Franklin Esqr
of Philadelphia,
a gentleman, who has very eminently distinguished himself by various discoveries in natural philosophy, & who first suggested the experiments to prove the analogy between lightning & electricity, being desirous of being elected a fellow of the Royal Society, is recommended by us in consideration of his great merit, & of his many communications, as highly deserving the honour he desires |
| Proposers | Macclesfield; Parker; Willoughby; P Collinson; W Watson; Tho Birch; Jams Parsons; Jno Canton |
| AccessStatus | Open |
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7974 | Franklin; Benjamin (1706 - 1790) | 1706 - 1790 |