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RefNoEC/1749/34
Previous numbersCert I, 386; A01160
LevelItem
TitleCanton, John: certificate of election to the Royal Society
Date22 March 1750
CitationMr John Canton
Master of the Academy in Spittal Square, being desirous of becoming a Member of this Royal Society; We on our own knowledge recommend him as a person of great ingenuity, well skilled in several branches of mathematical Learning and every way qualified to become an usefull member of this Society.
ProposersBenjn Robins; Jas Bradley; Gowin Knight; P Davall; Jas Short; Wm Watson
AccessStatusOpen
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Canton, John: certificate of election to the Royal Society

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CodePersonNameDates
NA5672Canton; John (1718 - 1772); natural philosopher1718 - 1772
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