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RefNoEC/1745/01
Previous numbersCert I, 266; A04057
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TitleKnight, Gowin: certificate of election to the Royal Society
Date25 April 1745
CitationGowin knight MB of Magdalen College Oxford now residing in London
A Gentleman well skilled in Mathematical and Philosophical knowledge, and who has lately made Several remarkable Discoveries in Magnetism, Some of which he has lately Shewn to the Society. Being desirous of Offering himself a Candidate for Election into this Royal Society, We whose Names are under-written do upon our personal knowledge propose and recommend him as a Gentn likely to become a usefull and valuable member of the Same.
ProposersJames Cavendish; M Folkes; Cha Cavendish; Nic Mann
AccessStatusOpen
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Knight, Gowin: certificate of election to the Royal Society

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NA7986Knight; Gowin (1713 - 1772)1713 - 1772
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