The Geographical Society of London, founded in…

October 1830 CE

The Geographical Society of London, founded in 1830 for the advancement of geographical science, under the patronage of King William IV, absorbs the 'Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa'—also known as the African Association—(founded by Sir Joseph Banks in 1788), the Raleigh Club and the Palestine Association.

Founding members include Sir John Barrow, Sir John Franklin, and Francis Beaufort.

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London Middlesex United Kingdom View →

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John Barrow, 1st Baronet View → John Franklin View → William IV of the United Kingdom View →

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