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Which academy was founded in London in 1660 to promote and encourage the works and ideas of scientists?

A. The London Society
B. The Academy of London
C. The Academy of Science
D. The Royal Academy of Sciences
E.The Royal Society

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The Answer is  E. The Royal Society
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The correct option is E

The Royal Society of London for the Advancement of Science or simply the Royal Society is the oldest scientific society in the United Kingdom and one of the oldest in Europe. Although it is usually considered the year 1660 as the one of its foundation, years before there was already a group of scientists that met with certain periodicity.

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