Louis XIV Issues Academy Regulations
The king granted the Academy formal regulations on 20 January, clarifying its structure and royal supervision.
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1699 in Italy
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Academy Established at Louvre
The reformed Royal Academy of Sciences maintained its institutional headquarters in the Louvre in Paris.
Royal Appointment System Formalised
The regulations provided for royal appointment of academicians following nominations by the Academy.
Scientific Disciplines Receive Defined Sections
The Academy's organisation distinguished fields including geometry, astronomy, mechanics, anatomy, chemistry and botany.
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