Corporate CX5922 Royal Geographical Society; 1830-present Royal Geographical Society 1830-present RGS

The Geographical Society of London was founded in 1830 as an institution to promote the advancement of geographical science. Like many learned societies at the time of enlightenment, it started as a dining club in London, where select members held informal dinner debates on current scientific issues and ideas. Under the patronage of King William IV, it later became known as The Royal Geographical Society and was granted its Royal Charter under Queen Victoria in 1859. Yes Idealist Import 4namecorp.txt 28/02/2004 NHM\laurb5 24/07/2018 00fabe53-0bc1-4437-b7cd-ceb5d3e1ef96