Talk:Fellow of the Royal Society

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Is "UK and Commonwealth" redundant? The UK is in the Commonwealth.A Geek Tragedy 20:48, 6 April 2006 (UTC)

Yes, UK is redundant - but including United Kingdon is clearer to non-Commonwealth readers - I think :) — Saltmarsh 08:15, 12 August 2006 (UTC)

I'd agree; US readers may not be very clear about the Commonwealth.--Runcorn 12:30, 12 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Prime Ministers with FRS

Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee, Harold Wilson and Margaret Thatcher were all elected Fellows of the Royal Society (at least according to Wikipedia). The former had no scientific background at all. Does anybody know if prior to the (very recent) intoduction of a seperate postion of Honourary Fellow it was common pratice for non-scientists to be honoured in this way? A Geek Tragedy 22:30, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

Yes, Benjamin Disraeli was a Fellow. --Runcorn 19:06, 19 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Foreign Members

There is a Wikipedia category for this, but no explanation about this real world category. Anyone have insight into this? I'm trying to figure out what to do with David Hilbert. (John User:Jwy talk) 15:17, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

I found the appropriate information in the Royal Society article. I support merging the articles. . . (John User:Jwy talk) 15:26, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

That sounds eminently sensible Jwy. Also support a merge. ::Supergolden:: 09:21, 7 November 2006 (UTC)