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Here you can explore the meeting minutes of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences from 1739-1899. You can either search the minutes in full text, or follow mentions of an individual person.

Minutes from 1753

Meeting 1753-01-16

Tide description submitted; two Chinese books donated; H. Hermelin accepted as associate member.

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Meeting 1753-02-06

A new president was elected after member numbers were made unrestricted and three new members were added.

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Meeting 1753-03-03

Speech on Hårleman's death; thanked Tessin for introductory speech. Discussed donations and research matters.

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Meeting 1753-03-10

Baron Hårleman's Parentation planned for the 19th with tickets distributed to avoid overcrowding.

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Meeting 1753-03-19

Members from the Academy of Sciences and painters' academy gathered for Gref Tessin's commemorative speech on Baron Hårleman.

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Meeting 1753-03-24

Proposal for Scheffer's membership, jetton for Hårlemans, and inauguration of the observatory.

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Meeting 1753-03-31

Höpken to speak at inauguration, proposals for Hårleman's jetton, scientific contributions discussed.

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Meeting 1753-04-07

Meeting discussed seismic activity, chain anchors over Vaxholmsund, and a newly produced green crystal.

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Meeting 1753-05-05

Decisions on speaker replacement and admission of three new members.

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Meeting 1753-05-12

Meeting discussed Haller’s contribution and a snake-like polyp, as well as a new remedy for the shivers.

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Meeting 1753-05-19

The Academy decided to honor Salberg and Blixenstierna with eulogies by Ribe and Cronstedt Jr. They also sought advice on a youth regaining his hearing.

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Meeting 1753-05-26

The meeting discussed scientific and technical contributions including cloth dyeing methods and animal management techniques.

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Meeting 1753-06-25

A eulogy and jetton were released in memory of H. Polhem at the academy meeting.

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Meeting 1753-07-07

Discussion on astronomical observations, alcohol poisoning case, and French wood balsam.

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Meeting 1753-08-11

New president elected; discussed management of instruments.

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Meeting 1753-09-08

The meeting noted the deaths of Bielke and Brelin. Samstedt sought support for his animal sex determination discoveries.

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Meeting 1753-09-15

Discussions on fishing, a bird, and orthography; weather-changing system on Hercules inspected but failed.

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Meeting 1753-09-20

Royal majesty visited Observatory with a gift of silk worms and a joyful meeting.

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Meeting 1753-09-29

Meeting discussed books sent to academies, Kalms' report and Tessin's method for removing peat taste from fish.

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Meeting 1753-10-06

The meeting discussed science prizes and translating a book on mortality lists into Swedish.

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Meeting 1753-10-13

Discussions on hemp testing, porcelain production, and electrical experiments at the October 13 meeting.

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Meeting 1753-10-20

New president elected, donations received, and new members chosen.

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Meeting 1753-11-03

Meeting covered diseases, treatments, agricultural techniques, and an unusual tumor.

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Meeting 1753-11-17

Discussions on silk, fish oil, horse feed, and new brass wire cutting technology.

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Meeting 1753-12-01

Discussions on mathematical problems, successful fennel seed cultivation, and river ice breakup observations.

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Meeting 1753-12-08

The meeting discussed Mörk's speeches, contributions from Lidbeck and Brauner, and Hellant’s observations on water temperature.

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