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This is a complete list of the founder fellows of the Royal Society. [1] Founder fellows are defined as those present at the inaugural meeting of the Society at Gresham College on 28 November 1660. Fellows elected in 1660
More than 8,000 people have been elected a fellow of the Royal Society of London, England, since the inception of the Royal Society in 1660. The Royal Society publishes a database of current fellows [1] and a database of past fellows. [2]
The society also elects royal fellows, honorary fellows and foreign members. Royal fellows are those members of the British royal family , representing the British monarchy 's role in promoting and supporting the society, who are recommended by the society's council and elected via postal vote.
The Council of the Royal Society can recommend members of the British royal family for election as Royal Fellow of the Royal Society. As of 2023 there are four royal fellows: Charles III, elected 1978 [36] Anne, Princess Royal, elected 1987 [37] Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, elected 1990 [38] William, Prince of Wales, elected 2009 [39]
Pages in category "Founder fellows of the Royal Society" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
The Royal Society received its name and privileges in three royal charters, of 1662, 1663 and 1669. [20] The "original fellows" or founding Fellows of the Royal Society are taken to be those who were members by June 1663.
About 8,000 fellows have been elected to the Royal Society of London since its inception in 1660. Below is a list of people who are or were Fellow or Foreign Member of the Royal Society. The date of election to the fellowship follows the name. Dates in brackets relate to an award or event associated with the person.
This is a list of the original fellows of the Royal Society, defined as those fellows, excepting the founder fellows, who were elected prior to July 1663. Most were appointed on 20 May or 22 June 1663.