London Zoological Society founded

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The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.2.1.06: English Writing and Culture of the Romantic Period, 1789-1837.
Vol. editors: Daniel Cook (University of Dundee), Daniel Robinson (Widener University)

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Date of occurrence 1826

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United Kingdom (Location)

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The Zoological Society of London was established by a group of scientists who felt that the extant scientific societies - the Royal Society and the Linnean Society - focused on physical sciences and botany respectively rather than the animal sciences. Headed by Sir Stamford Raffles, its first committee also included Sir Humphrey Davy. The Society acquired a piece of land in the corner of Regent's Park in London, and two years later opened the Zoological Gardens to members of the society, as well as members of the public who could show an invitation from a member. It received a royal charter in 1829, and two years afterwards also received from William IV a gift of the royal menagerie, which could be more expertly cared for and studied by the ZSL.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "London Zoological Society founded". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 August 2013 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=4635, accessed 06 May 2024.]

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