Royal Society and allat Flashcards
What year did Royal Society come into Britain
1660
Royal Society was a meeting…
Meeting place for educating people interested in different aspects of science
What was studied in the Royal Society
Physics, astronomy, botany and medicine
What did the R.S produce and TMT
From 1665 published journal “Philosophical Transactions”
TMT doctors/scientists could study, challenge and build on each others research. Theories could be confirmed or dismissed and news of findings could spread through medical community quickly
What and why did King Charles grant to the Royal Society
Granted a Royal Charter to the society
He was very interested in science and his approval of the society helped it gain credibility
How did the Royal Charter positively affect the R.S
The charter gave the society official recognition and granted it certain privileges, such as the right to own property, the ability to hold meetings, and the right to publish its own scientific journal.
