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RefNoEC/1749/15
Previous numbersCert I, 367; A04819
LevelItem
TitlePerez de Guzman, Pedro Alonzo, Duke of Medina-Sidonia: certificate of election to the Royal Society
Date9 November 1749
CitationThe Duke of Medina Sidonia, a Noble man of Spain, having mentioned to our worthy brother Don Antonio De Ulloa at Madrid his desire of becoming a fellow of the Royal Society, is accordingly recommended by that Gentleman as a Nobleman of great merit, well versed in Natural Philosophy, a very great friend to the English Nation, and one who is very conversant in all parts of Literature. In concurrence with Don Antonis's request, We do recommend this Nobleman as highly deserving the Honour he desires.
ProposersStanhope; M Folkes; C Stanhope; Benjn Robins; John Ellicott; Wm Watson
AccessStatusOpen
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Perez de Guzman, Pedro Alonzo, Duke of Medina-Sidonia: certificate of election to the Royal Society

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CodePersonNameDates
NA2309Perez de Guzman; Pedro Alonzo (1724 - 1779); Duke of Medina-Sidonia1724 - 1779
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