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Inscription, 'A Latin inscription for the tomb stone of John Wilkins' [author unknown]

Reference number: CLP/24/73

Date: 1672

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The text begins: 'Guardianus Wadhamensis Primus Secretarius Societatis Reglae Philosophicae et Benefactor'. [Guardian First Secretary (of the) Royal Philosophical Society.]

Subject: Administration

Reference number
CLP/24/73
Earliest possible date
1672
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
1 page
Format
Manuscript

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Inscription, 'A Latin inscription for the tomb stone of John Wilkins' [author unknown], 1672, CLP/24/73, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_24_73/inscription-a-latin-inscription-for-the-tomb-stone-of-john-wilkins-author-unknown, accessed on 24 March 2025

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