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RefNoEC/1737/14
Previous numbersCert I, 110; A06555
LevelItem
TitleGross, Henricus Gottofredus: certificate of candidature to the Royal Society
Date10 November 1737
CitationMr Henry Godfrey Gross
A German Secretary to Prince Cantemir
A Gentleman well Skilled in Natural Philosophy and other parts of Polite Literature, being desirous to become a member of the Royal Society is recommended by us
ProposersCarpenter; J Guise; Ja Theobald; James West
NotesUnsuccessful candiate. A note on the certifiate states that he was "Ballotted and rejected" on 9 February 1738. A second proposal for his election was put forward later in 1738 but this was also unsuccessful
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedRecordEC/1738/13
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