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↑ Up one levelBiographical Material - Beatrice de Cardi
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Reference code
GB 891 RAS BMM-RAS BMM/17-RAS BMM/17/1-RAS BMM/17/1/2
Publication status
Published
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
5 pieces typed and photocopied material
Date(s)
- 1993 (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland
(1823-)
Biographical history
The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
Repository
Royal Asiatic Society Archives
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Biographical material for Beatrice de Cardi including a draft of the introductory speech before her lecture concerning her life and work. One piece bears the information "Nominated by Dr J.E. Reade" and a different sheet states that the material had been compiled by Dr Reade.
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Language of material
- English
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