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RefNoEC/1792/06
Previous numbersCert V, 190; A01820
LevelItem
TitleDavis, Samuel: certificate of election to the Royal Society
CitationSamuel Davis Esqr of Bhagalpur in the East Indies a Gentleman well versed in various branches of Science and particularly conversant in the Astronomical Computation of the Hindus, on the subject of which he has written a paper, published in the 2d volume of Asiatic Researches, being desirous of becoming a Fellow of this Society, we whose names are underwritten, do from our knowledge of his writings recommend him as worthy of the honor he sollicits, and likely, if elected, to become an useful and valuable member
ProposersH Cavendish; C Blagden; Wm Marsden; J Rennell
AccessStatusOpen
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Davis, Samuel: certificate of election to the Royal Society

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CodePersonNameDates
NA2791Davis; Samuel (1760 - 1819)1760 - 1819
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