Person Packer; Philip (? 1618 - 1686); barrister and architect Packer Philip barrister and architect ? 1618 - 1686 British Male 24 June 1618 16180624 24 December 1686 16861224 Baptism: St Margaret's, Westminster, London, England, Europe (24 June 1618)

Groombridge Place, Kent (1662)

Barrister Education: University College, Oxford (matriculated 1635); Middle Temple (admitted 1640) Career: Called to the Bar (1647); courtier to Charles II Parents: John Packer and Philippa Mills Married: 1) Isabella Berkeley; 2) Sarah Isgar Children: ten overall While not much is known about Packer in a personal or professional capacity, his contributions within the Society were primarily focused on horticulture and dendrology. Additionally, it is known that he moved within the circles of Samuel Pepys (FRS 1665) as well as Christopher Wren (FRS 1660), with whose help he rebuilt Groombridge Place, which still stands today. Royal Society roles: On Council (1681-); VP (1682) Committee and panels: Agricultural [Georgical] Committee (1664). Original Fellow 20/05/1663 Proposed 26 June 1661 Involved in dendrological observations (1663); Considered able and willing to contribute to plans for a Society college (1668) Sources: Bulloch's Roll; DNB (John Packer ? 1570-1649, father); Foster; MT Notes: The election date is Packer's re-election date into the Society after the grant of the second charter in April 1663. All Fellows admitted in a two-month window after this charter, until 22 June 1663, are considered Original Fellows. He was previously admitted into the Society on 13 November 1661. DNB gives dates as 1620-1683. Index to BR gives birth date as 1620, Hunter gives c 1620; baptism information from Mrs B Lee, Groombridge, Kent (letter dated 15/01/1980). Death date from tombstone/memorial in St John's church, Groombridge. According to Foster, aged 15 in Dec 1635. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa 1996 ISBN 0-9696035-3-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 before 24 Jun 1618 - 24 Dec 1686 The past Fellows entries are under continuous revision. If you have queries or additional information to contribute, please contact Library@royalsociety.org. Content in external sources is not controlled by the Royal Society and historical sources may include content that is now unacceptable. Reviewed on 10/01/2022 as part of Name Authority Project update. NA2767 21/11/2001 Andyg Pmab 17/03/2026 RS_NET\VirginiaM Yes a3c0ad79-5024-4b27-9b7f-3230ee22e448