 | 1834
...III. 31 essential to his tranquillity. Testimonies of the public esteem followed him into retirement. The degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon him by the institution which he had so long and diligently served; and in the presidency of the philosophical... | |
 | Exemplary and instructive biography - 1836 - 348 pages
...praise lavished upon him by learned societies. In 1785, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society; the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon him by the University of Glasfow in 1806 ; and, in 1808, he was elected a member of the 'rench Institute. Enjoying the respect... | |
 | 1838 - 736 pages
...gave him the vicarage of Hurley in Berkshire, which he retained until his death ; and in the same year the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon him by the University of Aberdeen. In 18. . he was presented by (he Duke to the rectory of Stoneslicltl in Oxfordshire, which... | |
 | Henry Howe - 1840 - 492 pages
...contemporaries the honors due to his genius. In 1785 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society ; the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon him by the University of Glasgow in 1806 ; and in 1808 he was elected a member of the French Institute. He died on the 25th... | |
 | George Lillie Craik - 1840 - 292 pages
...contemporaries the honours due to his genius. In 1785 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society ; the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon him by the University of Glasgow in 1806 ; and in 1808 he was elected a member of the French Institute. He died on the 25th... | |
 | Dionysius Lardner - 1840 - 576 pages
...member of the Batavian Society in 1787; and a corresponding member of the Institut of France in 1808. The degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon him by the University of Glasgow, in 1806 ; and in 1814, the highest scientific honour which can be attained by a philosopher,... | |
 | Dionysius Lardner - 1840 - 574 pages
...member of the Batavian Society in 1787; and a corresponding member of the Institut of France in 1808. The degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon him by the University of Glasgow, in 1806; and in 1814., the highest scientific honour which can be attained by a philosopher,... | |
 | 1845 - 1368 pages
...Royal Society of London in 1785; and a Corresponding Member of the Batavian Society in 1787. In 1806, the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon him by the University of Glasgow; and in 1808 he was elected first a Corresponding, and afterwards a Foreign Member of the... | |
 | George Lillie Craik - 1847 - 450 pages
...contemporaries, the honors due to his genius. In 1785, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society ; the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon him by the University of Glasgow in 1806 ; and in 1808, he was elected a member of the French Institute. He died on the 25th... | |
 | 1847 - 1230 pages
...New-Haven, which continued to be his residence during the remainder of his life. The next year, 1823, the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon him, by the President and Fellows of Yale College. Dr. Webster was now so far advanced in his labors, as to anticipate... | |
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Society ; the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon him by the University of Glasgow in 1806; and in 1808 he was elected a member of the French Institute. 
