science · 25 June 1731 · 293 years ago
In 1731, fourteen men met in Trinity College to form the “Dublin Society for improving Husbandry, Manufactures and other Useful Arts.” Two weeks later, 8 Jul 1731, the designation “and Sciences” was added to the end of its name. From 1821, it was known as the Royal Dublin Society when George IV became patron of the Society. In 1766-1806, the Society's afforestation initiative resulted in over 55 million trees planted in Ireland including commercial species, parkland, ornamental and fruit trees. A mineralogist was appointed in 1786 to conduct research into Irish mineral deposits in Ireland. The Society opened its Botanic Gardens in 1795. In 1853, the Society held Ireland's first International Exhibition of Manufactures.
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