Person Haak; Theodore (1605 - 1690); translator and natural philosopher Haak Theodore translator and natural philosopher 1605 - 1690 German Male Neuhausen, near Worms, Germany, Europe 25 July 1605 16050725 Bartlett Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, England, Europe 5 May 1690 16900505 Burial: St Andrew's, Holborn, London, England, Europe (8 May 1690)

Education: Gloucester Hall, Oxford (matriculated c.1629); University of Leiden (matriculated 1638) Career: Ordained deacon; procured benevolence money from several English dioceses for Germans during the Wars of Religion; translated 'Dutch annotations' on the Bible for the Westminster Assembly of Divines; acted as intelligence agent and translator for the Council of State Parents: Theodor Haak and Maria Tossanus Married: Elisabeth Genue Haak's higher education is presumed to have been interrupted by the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). During this time, he showed his support for German protestant clergymen by organising collections in England. After settling there, Haak become close with Samuel Hartlib and became part of his 'circle' of correspondence, and additionally began correspondence with French theologian and mathematician Marin Mersenne. Haak is also credited with creating a wide network to encourage and develop 'the new philosophy' during the Scientific Revolution. The unpublished manuscript of his translation of John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' can be seen in the first printed German translation by Ernst von Berge in 1682. Royal Society roles: Council 1678-1679 Committee and panels: Committee for Correspondence (1664); Committee for Auditing the Treasurer's Accounts (1673) Original Fellow 20/05/1663 William Brouncker Translated an Italian work on dyeing at the Society's request (1662); Researched and wrote about oysters (1662); Heavily involved in the Society's foreign correspondence until 1685 Sources: Bulloch's Roll; DNB; DSB; Foster; Shaw LD; ODNB References: Boas Hall, M. 1992. 'Frederick Slare, FRS (1648-1727)', in Notes and Records, vol. 46, pp. 23-41 Heyman, J. 2003. 'The birth of the modern architect. On a grander scale: the outstanding career of Sir Christopher Wren, by L Jardine', in Notes and Records, vol. 57, pp. 243-244 Hill, C. 1968. 'The Intellectual Origins of the Royal Society - London or Oxford?', in Notes and Records, vol. 23, pp. 144-156 Home, R W. 2002. 'The Royal Society and the Empire: the colonial and Commonwealth Fellowship. Part 1. 1731-1847', in Notes and Records, vol. 56, pp. 307-332 Maddison, R E W. 1959. 'The Accompt of William Balle from 28 November 1660 to 11 September 1663', in Notes and Records, vol. 14, pp. 174-183 Malcolm, N. 2004. 'An unpublished letter from Henry Oldenburg to Johann Heinrich Rahn', in Notes and Records, vol. 58, pp. 249-266 McKie, D. 1960. 'The Origins and Foundation of the Royal Society of London', in Notes and Records, vol. 15, pp. 1-37 Turnbull, G H. 1953. 'Samuel Hartlib's Influence on the Early History of the Royal Society', in notes and Records, vol. 10, pp. 101-130 A C S. 1938. 'Notes on the Foundation and History of the Royal Society', in Notes and Records, vol. 1, pp. 32-36 Notes: The election date is Haak'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 4 December 1661. Possibly proposed by Dr Wilkins, 13 November 1661, as 'Mr Hawks' (JB). The burial register at St Andrew's gives burial date as 08 May 1690 (see book on Haak by P Barnet). Haak P0057.jpg ©The Royal Society 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 https://pictures.royalsociety.org/results?mi_search_type=adv&mi_adv_search=yes&adv_person_id=AUTH3648 https://pictures.royalsociety.org/image-rs-9712 25 Jul 1605 - ? 9 May 1690 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 13/12/2021 as part of Name Authority Project update. NA5919 21/11/2001 Andyg Pmab 28/03/2023 RS_NET\JonathanB Yes http://viaf.org/viaf/37699007 44273a50-bd71-48f4-9cea-723ca0803dae