Martin Folkes

Martin Folkes
FRS
President of the Royal Society
In office
1741–1752
Preceded byHans Sloane
Succeeded byGeorge Parker
Personal details
Born(1690-10-29)29 October 1690
Westminster, London, England, UK
Died28 June 1754(1754-06-28) (aged 63)
SpouseLucretia Bradshaw (fl.1714–1741)
Children3
OccupationAntiquary, numismatist, mathematician and astronomer
Martin Folkes by Roubiliac, British Museum

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.