Royal Society President
Brouncker becomes the first president of the Royal Society.
Role range: 1662-1677
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Brouncker Biography and Timeline
Follow William Brouncker through 3 dated historical records for England.
William Brouncker, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1662–1665Years on this page
1662
1663
Second Royal Society Charter
Brouncker serves as president as the Royal Society receives its second charter.
Role range: 1662-1677
1665
Micrographia
Presides over the Royal Society as Hooke's Micrographia appears.
Role range: 1662-1677
Records, sources and methodology
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