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The Times and Life of John Th. Desaguliers (1683--1744): Newtonian and Freemason (2002)

Revue Belge de Philologie et d'Histoire
Volume: 87, no. 2
Issue: 2
Pages: 349-363
Publication date: 2002
Language: English

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Newtonianism Natural philosophy Freemasonry Popularization 18th century England Desaguliers, John Theophilus Royal Society of London

John Th. Desaguliers (1683-1744) (ne: Desaguillers) was at the forefront of two vastly growing movements: Newtonianism and Freemasonry. Desaguliers, fellow of the Royal Society, was a personal friend of Isaac Newton. He composed numerous scientific books and papers in which he defended Newtonian natural philosophy and, as such, he was a key figure in the popularization of Newtonianism. Whilst in London, Desaguliers also became a key figure in the rise of Freemasonry: in 1719 he became Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of London and was also involved in the composition of James Anderson's The Constitutions of the Free-masons (1723).

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