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First Royal Charter

Name: First Royal Charter
Start: 1662-07-15
Location: London

When: 15 July 1662
Where: London
Part of: Royal Society Receives Royal Charter

King Charles II signed the first royal charter on 15 July 1662, formally creating the Royal Society of London.

Following royal approval of their gatherings, the society received its first charter. Lord Brouncker was named the first president, establishing the legal entity known as the Royal Society of London.

Sources

Royal Society Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12

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