Royal Institution of Great Britain

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Who proposed the formation of the Royal Institution?

Sir Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford) (correct)
Joseph Banks
George Finch, 9th Earl of Winchilsea
The Royal Society

When did the first meeting of the managers of the Institution take place?

July 1799
June 1799
7 March 1799
9 March 1799 (correct)

Who was elected as the first president of the Royal Institution?

Joseph Banks
The Royal Society
George Finch, 9th Earl of Winchilsea (correct)
Sir Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford)

Where did the Royal Institution purchase its first building?

Albemarle Street, Mayfair (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Royal Institution as proposed by Sir Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford)?

Diffusing knowledge and facilitating the general introduction of useful mechanical inventions and improvements (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Royal Institution as proposed by Sir Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford)?

To diffuse knowledge, facilitate the introduction of useful mechanical inventions and improvements, and teach the application of science to the common purposes of life. Signup and view all the answers

Who was elected as the first president of the Royal Institution?

George Finch, 9th Earl of Winchilsea Signup and view all the answers

When did the first meeting of the managers of the Institution take place?

9 March Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Royal Institution purchase its first building?

21 Albemarle Street, Mayfair Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the formation of the Royal Institution?

Sir Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first president of the Royal Institution?

George Finch, 9th Earl of Winchilsea Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Royal Institution as proposed by Sir Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford)?

To diffuse knowledge, facilitate the introduction of useful mechanical inventions and improvements, and apply science to the common purposes of life. Signup and view all the answers

When did the Royal Institution purchase its 21 Albemarle Street building?

In July Signup and view all the answers

What led to the formation of the Royal Institution?

A proposal by Sir Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford) Signup and view all the answers

Where did the first meeting of the managers of the Institution take place?

At the house of Joseph Banks Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the Royal Institution?

Sir Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford) proposed the creation of an institution to disseminate knowledge, promote useful inventions, and apply science to daily life.

When did the first meeting of the Royal Institution's managers take place?

The first meeting of the Royal Institution's managers took place on March 9th, 1799.

Who was the first president of the Royal Institution?

George Finch, the 9th Earl of Winchilsea, was elected as the first president of the Royal Institution.