Person Burnett; Gilbert (1643 - 1715); Bishop of Salisbury and historian Burnett Gilbert Bishop of Salisbury and historian 'Gilbert Sarum' Burnet 1643 - 1715 Scottish British Male Edinburgh, Scotland, Europe 18 September 1643 16430918 St John's Court, Clerkenwell, London, England, Europe 17 March 1715 17150317 Burial: The parish church of St James, Clerkenwell, London, England, Europe

Sir Robert Fletcher's house in Saltoun, near Edinburgh (1664-1666); Greville Street, near Furnivall's Inn, London (1682-); St John's Court, Clerkenwell, London (-1715)

Clergyman, Church of England Algebra Chemistry Education: Marischal College, Aberdeen; MA (1657); Oxford Career: Travelled in Holland and France (1664); Incumbent and benefactor of Saltoun, East Lothian (1664); Clerk of the Presbytery of Haddington (1667); Professor of Divinity, Glasgow University (1669); Chaplain to the Rolls Chapel, London (1675-1684); Lecturer at St Clement's; travelled to France, Italy and Switzerland (1683 and 1685); settled at The Hague on the invitation of William and Mary and returned to England with them; Bishop of Salisbury (1689) Honours: Doctor of divinity from University of Oxford (1690s) Parents: Robert Burnett and Rachel Johnston Siblings: Sir Thomas Burnett Married: 1) Lady Margaret Kennedy; 2) Mary Scott; 3) Elizabeth Blake Children: Gilbert Burnett (FRS 1723); Sir Thomas Burnett (FRS 1748); William Burnett (FRS 1706) Additional relatives: uncle Archibald Johnston, Lord Wariston When travelling to England for the first time, Burnett formed relationships with a variety of figures, including John Wilkins (FRS 1660) and Sir Robert Moray (FRS 1660). During his travels in Europe, he got to know different religious and philosophical groups. After returning to Scotland, he furthered his preaching career, in part whilst being a tutor to Sir Robert Fletcher's children, and after Fletcher's death, publishing the sermon from his funeral. One his major works, 'History of the Reformation' (1679) , was very well received and earned him the degree of doctor of divinity from the University of Oxford. Prior to the ascension of James II, Burnett was involved with the court and he enjoyed some favour in the House of Commons, being invited to preach before it in 1680. After the Glorious Revolution of 1688, he was also chosen to preach at William III and Mary II's coronation in 1689. Committee and panels: Committee for Collecting all the Phenomena of Nature hitherto observed (1664) Fellow 23/03/1664 20 Sir Robert Moray Proposed on 16 March 1664 and admitted on the same day he was elected Sources: Bulloch's Roll; DNB; Hunter; ODNB References: Cook, A. 2004. 'Rome and the Royal Society, 1660-1740', in Notes and Records, vol. 58, pp. 3-19 Notes: DNB lists him under Burnet. Burnett G, IM006733.jpg 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: 31024 RCN: 31025 https://pictures.royalsociety.org/results?mi_search_type=adv&mi_adv_search=yes&adv_person_id=AUTH311250 18 Sep 1643 - 17 Mar 1715 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 23/03/2022 as part of the Name Authority Project update. NA6915 21/11/2001 Andyg pmab 20/11/2024 RS_NET\VirginiaM Yes http://viaf.org/viaf/22151653 d2cdec43-ac9b-4646-9436-98d6d8e81d93