Record

RefNoEC/1845/03
Previous numbersCert IX, 136; A55747
LevelItem
TitleWilson, John: certificate of election to the Royal Society
CitationThe Reverend John Wilson. The Author of many interesting and valuable papers in the Royal Asiatic Society's Journal, Jameson's Philosophical Journal and a very elaborate and learned treatise on the Parsi Religion as contained in the Zendavesta and numerous other works connected with Oriental and Sacred Literature. Distinguished for his acquaintance with the science of Geology Mathematics & specially Oriental Literature. Eminent as an Orientalist and antiquarian - and a traveller throughout the most remarkable places noted in Scripture
ProposersFrom Personal Knowledge. J B Jervis; G B Greenough; H H Wilson; W H Sykes; John Barrow; W R Hamilton; W Buckland; Rod I Murchison
AccessStatusOpen
Image

Wilson, John: certificate of election to the Royal Society

Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA5849Wilson; John (1804 - 1875)1804 - 1875
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