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RefNoEC/1749/02
Previous numbersCert I, 354; A55846
LevelItem
TitleWilkes, John: certificate of election to the Royal Society
Date13 April 1749
CitationJohn Wilkes of Aylesbury in the County of Buckingham Esqr
Desiring to offer himself a candidate for election into this Royal Society, We do Accordingly hereby propose him, and upon our own personal knowledge recommend him as a Gentn of distinction, merit, and Learning, well qualified for the Honour he desires & likely to be a usefull member of our body.
ProposersR Mead; Tho Stack; John Ward; M Folkes; Rd Brocklesby; Tho Birch
AccessStatusOpen
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Wilkes, John: certificate of election to the Royal Society

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CodePersonNameDates
NA5478Wilkes; John (1725 - 1797)1725 - 1797
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