Portrait by George Vertue

Maurice Johnson (1688–1755), of Spalding, was the founder of 'The Gentlemen's Society' (Spalding Gentlemen's Society).[1]

Johnson was educated at Spalding Grammar School.[1] He studied law.[1]

In 1717 he assisted in the re-establishment of the Society of Antiquitaries (Society of Antiquaries of London).[1] He invited William Stukeley to join the society. Johnson later formed 'The Stamford Society', basing this on the earlier society at Spalding.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Johnson, Maurice". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/14908. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. ^ Lee, Sidney, ed. (1892). "Johnson, Maurice" . Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 30. London: Smith, Elder & Co.

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