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RefNoEC/1738/13
Previous numbersCert I, 129
LevelItem
TitleGross, Henricus Gottofredus: certificate of candidature to the Royal Society
Date27 April 1738
CitationDominus Henricus Gottofredus Gross Germanus now residing in London, Secretary to the Russian Envoy Extraordinary. a Gentleman well skilled in Natural knowledge & other parts of Polite Literature, being desirous to become a Member of the Royal Society, is recommended by us, as one who will be a usefull Member.
ProposersCarpenter; J Guise; John Hadley; Edwd Wilmot; J Winthrop; Cromll Mortimer; Alexr Stuart; Hans Sloane; James Spilman
NotesUnsuccessful candidate. It is noted on the certificate that he was 'Balloted and Rejected ' on 23 November 1738. This was the second attempt to get Gross elected to the Society
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedRecordEC/1737/14
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