Presidents and Notable Fellows of the Royal Society of Victoria

This dataset contains data highlighting the achievements of former presidents and fellows of the Royal Society of Victoria established in 1859. An exhibition displaying this data Science and the Making of Victoria was created in celebration of the Centenary of Federation, 2001.

The biographical and professional details listed in each individual's entry are as follows: Name and alternative names, date and place of birth and death if known, occupations or fields of specialisation, a summary note outlining their life and work, a timeline of career positions, reference to related people, organisations and archival holdings and a list of published resources.