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Founding of the Society

When
1876
Where
Great Britain and Ireland
Part of
Conchological Society of Great Britain & Ireland founded

The Conchological Society of Great Britain & Ireland was founded in 1876, becoming one of the oldest societies dedicated to the study of molluscs and their shells.

Established in 1876, the society is a British-based learned society concerned with the study of molluscs and their shells. It is recognized as one of the oldest such societies in the world. The specific date and location of the founding are not detailed in the provided sources.

Sources

  1. Conchological Society of Great Britain & Ireland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-22

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