| RefNo | EC/1740/27 |
| Previous numbers | Cert I, 176 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Baker, Henry: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
| Date | 12 March 1741 |
| Citation | Mr Henry Baker of St Marys le Strand Westminster
A Gentleman well versed in Mathematicks and Natural knowledge, particularly eminent for his great Skill and happy Success in teaching persons born deaf & consequently Dumb to Speak (having improved upon that great Invention of the late famous Dr Wallis) Author of a very beautifull Poem called the Universe, with many Curious Notes regarding Natural History, and one who hath communicated Some usefull papers to the Royal Society, being desirous to become a Member of the Same, is recommended by us as a Candidate well deserving that honour. |
| Proposers | Hans Sloane; Cromll Mortimer; Alexr Stuart; Martin Folkes; John Machin; Jas Theobald |
| AccessStatus | Open |
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6218 | Baker; Henry (1698 - 1774); naturalist and poet | 1698 - 1774 |