Person Perry; William (c1650 - 1696); scholar and clergyman Perry William scholar and clergyman c 1650 - 1696 British Male c 1650 September 1696

Clergyman, Church of England Education: Trinity College, Cambridge (BA 1672; MA 1675) Career: Ordained deacon (1673), priest (1678); Fellow of Trinity (1674); Professor of Music, Gresham College, London (1681-1696); never had a benefice While very little is known about Perry's private life and not much detail on his clerical and scholarly appointments remain, it is recorded that Perry kept the Royal Society library in good condition and helped it expand. He accepted the role as library-keeper after Robert Hooke (FRS 1660) refused and his successor was Henry Hunt. Royal Society roles: Council 1679-1680, 1682, 185, 1687-1688, 1690, 1694; Librarian 1679 Fellow 30/11/1678 John Mapletoft Produced a catalogue of the Society's Norfolk library as well as one of the natural and articifial curiosities Sources: Bulloch's Roll; Hunter; Ward; Venn References: Hunter, M. 1976-7. 'The Social Bias and Changing Fortunes of an Early Scientific Institution: An Analysis of the Membership of the Royal Society, 1660-1685', vol. 31, pp. 9-114 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 RCN: 18825 c 1650 - Sep 1696 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 14/09/2022 as part of the Name Authority Project update. NA5242 21/11/2001 Andyg Pmab 06/05/2025 RS_NET\VirginiaM Yes fca5acf6-661f-45e1-8fb2-6d72fc0af840