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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 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 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