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Material relating to the death of Sir Ralph Lilley Turner

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Reference code

GB 891 RAS MEMB-RAS MEMB/3-RAS MEMB/3/1-RAS MEMB/3/1/20

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Published

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Extent and medium

4 pieces

Date(s)

  • April 1983 (Creation)

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Name of creator

(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.

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Royal Asiatic Society Archives

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Scope and content

Photocopy of a letter from Dennis Duncanson to Mrs Audrey Tee, sending condolences for the death of Sir Ralph Lilley Turner, dated 29 April 1983. Also includes a programme for the thanksgiving service of Turner and an obituary notice in the news.

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