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Francis Drake

1696 - 1771

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Died

16 March 1771

Beverley, Yorkshire

Gender

Male

Date of election for Royal Society fellowship

10/06/1736

Catalogue

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Author of

Paper, 'Of Roman antiquities discovered in York' by Francis Drake
Creator: Francis Drake Reference number: L&P/1/110
Letter, 'Of a Georgian telescope made by Richard Eggleston of York' from Francis Drake to Martin Folkes
Creator: Francis Drake Reference number: L&P/2/100

Francis Drake

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Author of

Paper, 'Of Roman antiquities discovered in York' by Francis Drake

Letter, 'Of a Georgian telescope made by Richard Eggleston of York' from Francis Drake to Martin Folkes