The Royal Academy of Natural Philosophy

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Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Academy
gptkbp:activities Lectures
Research
Discussions
Public_outreach
gptkbp:associated_with Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Engineering
Mathematics
Medicine
Philosophy
Physics
Scientific method
Experimental science
gptkbp:dissolved 1803
gptkbp:focus Natural philosophy
gptkbp:founded 1660
gptkbp:governance Elected council
gptkbp:historical_significance Encouraged scientific collaboration
Influenced modern science
Promoted empirical research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Royal Academy of Natural Philosophy
gptkbp:influence Scientific revolution
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Academy_of_Sciences
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkb:Royal_Society_of_London
Scientific academies worldwide
gptkbp:location gptkb:London
gptkbp:membership Fellows
gptkbp:notable_event Collaboration with universities
Public lectures on science
Advocacy for science funding
Recognition of scientific achievements
Promotion of scientific education
Support for scientific expeditions
Influence on Enlightenment thought
Establishment of scientific journals
First meeting
Establishment of public science fairs
Formation of scientific societies
Publication of first transactions
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Robert_Hooke
gptkb:Christopher_Wren
gptkb:Isaac_Newton
gptkbp:publications Philosophical Transactions
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkbp:type Scientific institution