List of fellows of the Royal Society elected in 1679

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This is a list of fellows of the Royal Society elected in its 20th year, 1679. [1]

Fellows

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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)