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Abraham Rees (1743–1825) was a Welsh botanist, theologian, mathematician, and author. Born in Llanbrynmair and educated at the University of Edinburgh, he resided in Edinburgh and later lived in Finsbury, where he died. He held a Doctor of Divinity degree and spoke English as his native language.
Rees was a Fellow of the Royal Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His notable works include *The cyclopædia; or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature*, *Rees's horology*, *Plates* (1819), *The conduct of the first converts to Christianity*, and *Sculpture; Armor*. He was also recognized in the collections of the Royal Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1743
- Died
- 1825
- Works
- 57
Top works
- Rees's horology ; Plates, 1819
- The conduct of the first converts to Christianity
- The cyclopædia; or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature
- A Sermon preached at the meetinghouse in Prince's-Street, Westminster
- Sculpture; Armor
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Abraham
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Wales
- Place of birth
- Llanbrynmair
- Place of death
- Finsbury
- Occupation
- botanist
- Educated at
- University of Edinburgh
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Academic degree
- Doctor of Divinity
- Image
- Abraham Rees.jpg
- Residence
- Edinburgh
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- Commons category
- Abraham Rees
- date of birth
- 1743-01-01
- date of death
- 1825-06-09
- described by source
- The Nuttall Encyclopædia
- place of burial
- Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
- Commons Creator page
- Abraham Rees
- P12749
- Suita Station
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