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1799Royal Institution foundedLondon body for science teaching and researchLeading scientists met at Sir Joseph Banks's house in London to found the Royal Institution, promoted by Count Rumford. It was set up to spread scientific knowledge and apply it to everyday life. Humphry Davy and Michael Faraday later worked in its laboratories.
1799Royal Institution foundedLondon body for science teaching and researchLeading scientists met at Sir Joseph Banks's house in London to found the Royal Institution, promoted by Count Rumford. It was set up to spread scientific knowledge and apply it to everyday life. Humphry Davy and Michael Faraday later worked in its laboratories.