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Paper, Abstract of Perzon's account of his work on the origin of nations

Reference number: CLP/22i/48

Date: 23 February 1699

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Pezron was Abbot of la Charmoye. Read at Gresham College on 10 May 1699.

Subject: History

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CLP/22i/48
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23 February 1699
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5 pages
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Manuscript

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Paper, Abstract of Perzon's account of his work on the origin of nations, 23 February 1699, CLP/22i/48, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_22i_48/paper-abstract-of-perzons-account-of-his-work-on-the-origin-of-nations, accessed on 07 March 2026

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