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CNHS President and a former President of Cambridge Philosophical Society
Thursday 19 March 2026, 18:45-20:00
History of Natural History: Contributions from some Cambridge scientific giants of the 19th century
â ī¸ Important: Please note the start time, being after the AGM, is approximate.
- đ¤ Speaker: CNHS President and a former President of Cambridge Philosophical Society
- đ Date & Time: Thursday 19 March 2026, 18:45 - 20:00
- đ Venue: Main Seminar Room (First Floor) David Attenborough Building, University of Cambridge Pembroke St, Cambridge CB2 3QZ
Abstract
When Cambridge science was being revived during 19th century, many of the key figures were involved with natural history.
This talk will say a little about Sedgwick, Henslow, Darwin and Lord Rayleigh. The story is intimately linked with the history of the Cambridge Philosophical Society.
Series This talk is part of the Cambridge Natural History Society series.
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