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↑ Up one levelSecond Session of La Fédération des Sociétés Orientales
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Reference code
GB 891 OS27-OS27/4
Publication status
Published
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Extent and medium
2 items printed
Date(s)
- 1920 (Creation)
Context area
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.
(1822-)
Biographical history
The Société Asiatique is a French learned society dedicated to the study of Asia. It was founded in 1822 with the mission of developing and diffusing knowledge of Asia. Its boundaries of geographic interest are broad, ranging from the Maghreb to the Far East. The society publishes the Journal Asiatique.
Repository
Royal Asiatic Society Archives
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Scope and content
"Seconde Session de La Fédération des Sociétés Orientales tenue à Paris du 6 au 8 Juillet 1920". Printed programme for the conference between the Société Asiatique, the Royal Asiatic Society and the American Oriental Society. Two copies.
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Language of material
- French
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