Record

RefNoEC/1764/26
Previous numbersCert II, 292; A01376
LevelItem
TitleCigna, Giovanni Francesco: certificate of election to the Royal Society
DescriptionEach citation and list of proposers written on a separate piece of paper, then all joined to one sheet. On reverse of certificate: 'Certificate Cigna'
CitationTestor Ego Infrascriptus Johannem Franciscum Cigna Medicorum Collegio in Taurinensi atheneo adscriptum, dignum esse qui Regiae Londinensi Accademiae cooptetur; Is est vir Iu Scientiis omnibus naturalibus ac caeteris Philosophicis apptime versatus, aptusque easdem Illustrare uti constat ex iis quae ejusdem Sunt in actis Regiae Societalis Taurinensis
Taurinj Die 7a Xbris 1763
Ego infrascriptus Regiae londinensis societalis socius testor Il Virum Joh Franciscum Cigna Monregalensam Med Doctorem Taurinensem Matheseos et medicinae studiis diligenter incubuisse, specialim autem Physiologiae Studia, et physicam coluisse, sicuti ostendere possunt ejusdem commentarii in Miscellaneis Taurinensibus contenti, et illum eapropter omnino virum esse, cujus observationes et Studia Regiae londinensi societati utilia sint extitura
Datum Aug Taurin die 2a januarii 1764
Collegii medicorum Taurinensis socius Joes Franciscus Cigna ita animum intendit rerum naturalium studiis ut eius opera Scientiam naturalem non mediocre incrementum capturam esse non temere affirmem
Taurini die 19a Augusti 1763
Several curious memoirs, by the above mentioned John Francis Cigna, published in the Transactions of the Royal Academy of Turin, and presented to this Royal Society, being undoubted Proofs of this Gentleman's great Abilities, we heartily recommend him to the Honour he desires
ProposersD Salutius FRS
Carolus Allionius Reg Societ londin Socius, Botanices Profr etc
Joseph Laurentius Bruni RSLS
Henry Baker; Wm Stukeley; J Parsons; Tho Birch
AccessStatusOpen
Image

Cigna, Giovanni Francesco: certificate of election to the Royal Society

Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7083Cigna; Giovanni Francesco (1734 - 1790)1734 - 1790
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView