Events: detail
Prince Rupert, cavalier and scientist
- Hosted by:
- Royal Society Library and Archives
- Speaker:
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Charles Spencer, author of 'Prince Rupert: the Last Cavalier'
- Starts:
- May 23, 2008 at 01:00 pm
- Ends:
- May 23, 2008 at 02:00 pm
- Location:
- Royal Society Library, , 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
Inventor, scientist and adventurer, Prince Rupert’s signature appears on the first page of the Royal Society’s Charter Book, and he shared with the Society his many inventions in military technology. In this talk Charles, Earl Spencer will discuss his recent biography of Prince Rupert, showing him to be far more than merely the dashing cavalier of legend.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- Yes
Additional information
Lectures are free but registration is required. To register, phone the Royal Society Library on 020 7451 2606, or email library@royalsociety.org. The full programme of the lecture series is available in the events diary at www.royalsociety.org.
