Sir Hans Sloane, an eminent physician in London, was for sir Hans sixteen years President of the Royal College of Physicians, Sloanei and in 1727 succeeded Sir Isaac Newton in the Presidential Chair of the Royal Society. He was throughout his long life... General Guide with Plans and Views of the Building - Page 1by British Museum (Natural History) - 1913 - 121 pagesFull view - About this book
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