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John Wilkins
AuthorBooks · Second hand1614-1672
John Wilkins was an English Anglican clergyman, natural philosopher, and author, and was one of the founders of the Royal Society. He was Bishop of Chester from 1668 until his death.
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About John Wilkins
Birth
1614
Death
1672
First book
1638
Years writing
388
John Wilkins was an English Anglican clergyman, natural philosopher, and author, and was one of the founders of the Royal Society. He was Bishop of Chester from 1668 until his death.
John Wilkins was a multifaceted figure who excelled as a mathematician, astronomer, and Bishop of Chester.
He played a fundamental role in scientific history by serving as secretary of the Royal Society.
His work 'The Discovery of a World in the Moone' explored the fascinating possibility of life on our satellite.
He was a pioneer in the creation of philosophical languages and universal communication systems.
Beyond his intellectual work, he dedicated part of his time to beekeeping and cryptography.
