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Founded by John Dunton in 1691.1
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The Athenian Society
Innovative Serial Publication launched in London in 1691
The Athenian Society was an organization founded by John Dunton in 1691 to facilitate the writing and publication of his weekly periodical The Athenian Mercury. Though represented as a large panel of experts, the society reached its peak at four members: Dunton, Dr.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1691Founded1
- Industryhigher education1
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The Athenian Society was an organization founded by John Dunton in 1691 to facilitate the writing and publication of his weekly periodical The Athenian Mercury. Though represented as a large panel of experts, the society reached its peak at four members: Dunton, Dr.2
Leadership
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- FounderJohn Dunton1
Timeline
- 1691Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaThe Athenian Society
- WikidataQ16821968
Sources
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- 1WikidataThe Athenian Society on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaThe Athenian Society on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsThe Athenian Society photo by Frederik Hendrik van Hove, PD