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A short list detailing the number of clergy and other religious peoples including monks, hermits, nuns and 'antient begging orders of friers' in France in 1667. The source of the figures is not disclosed.

Subject: Population / Census / Religion

Reference number
CLP/17/10
Earliest possible date
1667-1668
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
2 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, regarding the number of clergy and other religious peoples in France in 1667 by Mr [Abraham] Hill, 1667-1668, CLP/17/10, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_17_10/paper-regarding-the-number-of-clergy-and-other-religious-peoples-in-france-in-1667-by-mr-abraham-hill, accessed on 17 August 2026

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