The Chemical Society was formed in 1841 (then named the Chemical Society of London) as a result of increased interest in scientific matters. For the game see 1841 (board game. Year 1841 ( MDCCCXLI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link
One of its aims was to hold meetings for "the communication and discussion of discoveries and observations, an account of which shall be published by the Society". In 1847, its importance was recognised by a Royal Charter, which added to its role in the advancement of science, the development of chemical applications in industry. Year 1847 ( MDCCCXLVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common A Royal Charter is a Charter granted by the Sovereign on the advice of the Privy council to legitimize an incorporated body such as a city company Its members included eminent chemists from overseas including August Wilhelm von Hofmann, who became its president in 1861. August Wilhelm von Hofmann ( April 8, 1818 &ndash May 5, 1892) was a German Chemist. Year 1861 ( MDCCCLXI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Membership was open to all those interested in chemistry.
Its activities expanded over the years, including eventually becoming a major publisher in the field of chemistry. In 1980, it amalgamated with the Royal Institute of Chemistry, the Faraday Society and the Society for Analytical Chemistry to become the Royal Society of Chemistry. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) The Royal Institute of Chemistry was a British scientific organisation The Faraday Society was a British society for the study of Physical chemistry, founded in 1903 and named in honour of Michael Faraday. The Society of Public Analysts was formed in the United Kingdom in 1874 and subsequently became the Society for Analytical Chemistry. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC is a Learned society ( Professional association) in the United Kingdom with the goal of "advancing the