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- 15th Mar 1935 - 18th Mar 1935 (Creation)
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The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
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"Royal Asiatic Society's Triennial Gold Medal" - a standard letter sent to newspapers and press agencies to inform of the decision for the Royal Asiatic Society to present the Gold Medal to Sir Denison Ross. Five examples are present, typed, dated 15th and 18th March 1935.
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- English