Person Bemde; John Van de (c 1655 - c 1726); merchant Bemde John Van de merchant John Van den Bembde Van de Bemde c 1655 - c 1726 Male c. 1655 c. 1726

Merchant Education: Westminster School; School in ?Henndorf, Transylvania; Mr Pitts's School in Walsingham, Norfolk; Mr Swondam's School in Chelsea, Middlesex; Caius College, Cambridge (matriculated 1673); Gray's Inn (admitted 1670) Parents: Abraham van de Bemde Unfortunately, not much is known about van de Bemde's private or professional life outside of his involvement with the Royal Society. The reasons for his resignation are not clear, though Hunter theorises the controversies surrounding the Society the previous year could have played a part. Royal Society roles: Council 1700-1709 Withdrew. Made last payment on date of withdrawal 2 July 1711 Fellow 30/11/1678 Theodore Haak 2 July 1711 Sources: Bulloch's Roll; Hunter; 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 https://pictures.royalsociety.org/results?mi_search_type=adv&mi_adv_search=yes&adv_person_id=AUTH735 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. NA6684 21/11/2001 Andyg pmab 21/01/2026 RS_NET\VidaM Yes http://viaf.org/viaf/65538308 4f3e0751-617b-46e0-bd30-d50fbd6babf0