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Gresham College, London, 1739. Artist: Unknown

Gresham College, London, 1739. Artist: Unknown

1-157-968 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

Gresham College, London, 1739. Gresham College was established in 1597 in the mansion of Sir Thomas Gresham in Bishopsgate under the terms of his will. Although its true origins are somewhat earlier, the Royal Society was formally constituted on 28 November 1660 at the college, which served as its meeting place until 1710. From Lives of the Professors of Gresham College by John Ward.

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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
  2. George Vertue, attributed to: British, English: Printmaker, antiquary, engraver, artist, draughtsman, author, writer, publisher
People Related
  1. Sir Thomas Gresham: British; English: Merchant, Financier, Founder of Royal Exchange
  2. John Ward: British: Author
Medium
  1. Engraving
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World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W
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Society & Culture Education

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3570x2930
File Size : 30,645kb

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  1. 002726
  1. 002726
  1. 0460001524
  1. 1-157-968
  1. 1157968
  1. 1524
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