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Martin Folkes | |
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| President of the Royal Society | |
| In office 1741–1752 | |
| Preceded by | Hans Sloane |
| Succeeded by | George Parker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 October 1690 Westminster, London, England, UK |
| Died | 28 June 1754 (aged 63) |
| Spouse | Lucretia Bradshaw (fl.1714–1741) |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Antiquary, numismatist, mathematician and astronomer |
Martin Folkes FRS (29 October 1690 – 28 June 1754) was an English antiquary, numismatist, mathematician and astronomer who served as the president of the Royal Society from 1741 to 1752.