List of Fellows of the Royal Society elected in 1671

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This is a list of Fellows of the Royal Society elected in its 12th year, 1671. [1]

Royal Society English learned society for science

The President, Council and Fellows of the Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, commonly known as the Royal Society, is a learned society. Founded on 28 November 1660, it was granted a royal charter by King Charles II as "The Royal Society". It is the oldest national scientific institution in the world. The society is the United Kingdom's and Commonwealth of Nations' Academy of Sciences and fulfils a number of roles: promoting science and its benefits, recognising excellence in science, supporting outstanding science, providing scientific advice for policy, fostering international and global co-operation, education and public engagement.

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Nehemiah Grew English plant anatomist and physiologist (1641–1712)

Nehemiah Grew was an English plant anatomist and physiologist, known as the "Father of Plant Anatomy".

Martin Lister English naturalist and physician

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References

  1. ↑ "Fellows of the Royal Society", Royal Society. "Fellowship from 1660 onwards" (xlsx file on Google Docs via the Royal Society)
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