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Robert Smith

1689 - 1768

Born

1689

Lea, near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England

Died

02 February 1768

The Master's Lodge, Trinity College, Cambridge

Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
05/02/1719
Fields of Interest
Physics
Occupation
Professor; Clergyman
Relationships
Son of John Smith, Rector of Lea, and his wife, Hannah, aunt of Roger Cotes (FRS 1711)

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