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Royal Assent to the British Museum Act

Name: Royal Assent to the British Museum Act
Start: 1753-06-07
Location: London

When: 7 June 1753
Where: London
Part of: Establishment of the British Museum

King George II gave royal assent to the Act of Parliament on 7 June 1753, formally establishing the British Museum.

On 7 June 1753, King George II granted royal assent to the Act of Parliament. This legislative act established the British Museum, creating a public institution dedicated to human history, art, and culture in London.

Sources

British Museum Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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