Sir John Hoskyns, 2nd Baronet
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Sir John Hoskyns, 2nd Baronet (23 July 1634-12 September 1705 was an English baronet.
He was one of the founders of the Royal Society and served as its President from 1682 to 1683. Between 1685 and 1687 he also represented Herefordshire in the House of Commons.
[edit] References
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
| Parliament of England | ||
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| Preceded by The Viscount Scudamore Sir Edward Harley |
Member of Parliament for Herefordshire with Sir John Morgan 1685–1689 |
Succeeded by John Morgan Sir Edward Harley |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Sir Christopher Wren |
President of the Royal Society 1682–1683 |
Succeeded by Cyril Wyche |
| Baronetage of England | ||
| Preceded by Bennet Hoskyns |
Baronet (of Harewood) 1680–1705 |
Succeeded by Bennet Hoskyns |
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