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First International Meteorological Conference

When
23 August – early September 1853
Where
Brussels, Belgium
Part of
First International Meteorological Conference at Brussels

Delegates convened in Brussels from late August into early September 1853, following Maury's initiative, to establish a uniform system for maritime meteorological observations.

The conference opened its proceedings at Brussels, Belgium, on 23 August 1853, and ran through early September. Matthew Fontaine Maury of the US Navy initiated the convening of what is regarded as the first true international meteorological conference, motivated by his view that no complete system of meteorological observation could omit the sea. The gathering was announced as the International Maritime Meteorological Conference.

Sources

  1. International Meteorological Organization Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  2. Matthew Fontaine Maury Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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