| Authorised form of name | Monson; James (c1660 - c1688) |
| Other forms of surname | Mounson |
| Dates | c1660 - c1688 |
| Nationality | British |
| Place of birth | Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, England, Europe |
| Date of birth | c. 1660 |
| Place of death | Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, England, Europe |
| Date of death | c. 1688 |
| Activity | Education:
School at Enfield, Middlesex; Christ's College, Cambridge (BA 1680; MA Com Reg 1682) |
| Membership category | Fellow |
| Date of election | 12/11/1684 |
| Proposer | Edward Tyson |
| Other Royal Society activity | Proposed on 23 July 1684 |
| Relationships | Parents: Sir John Monson
Siblings: George Monson; Philip Monson |
| OtherInfo | Unfortunately, there is very little information on Monson's profession or practice as well as his connection to the Royal Society. He was not active in its work after his election. |
| Source | Sources:
Bulloch's Roll; Hunter; Venn
Notes:
JBC has 'William Monson' but signature in Charter Book is clearly James. Venn has approximate lifespan 1660-1688. Father possibly Sir John Monson (1628-1683), Lincoln MP? |
| Code | NA8159 |
Archives associated with this Fellow
| RefNo | Title | Date |
| MS/390/92 | Bond of James Monson to the Treasurer of the Royal Society | 27 October 1686 |