Record

RefNoEC/1814/14
Previous numbersCert VI, 260b
LevelItem
TitleBeaufort, Sir Francis: certificate of election to the Royal Society
DescriptionSecond of two certificates relating to this Fellow's election
CitationFrancis Beaufort Esqr Captain in the Royal Navy, of Harley Street Cavendish square a gentleman well versed in Natural Philosophy in general, and particularly in Hydrography, being desirous of becoming a Fellow of the Royal Society, we whose names are hereunto subscribed do on our personal knowledge recommend him as deserving of that honour, [and] as likely to become a valuable m[ember]
ProposersJohn Foster; G Knox; J Rennell; Richard Lovell Edgeworth, John Brinkley
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialEC/1814/13
Image

Beaufort, Sir Francis: certificate of election to the Royal Society

Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA5914Beaufort; Sir; Francis (1774 - 1857); hydrographer1774 - 1857
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