Learned society in the field of Asian studies in the United Kingdom
The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, commonly known as the Royal Asiatic Society, was established, according to its royal charter of 11 August 1824, to further "the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia." From its incorporation the society has been a forum, through lectures, its journal, and other publications, for scholarship relating to Asian culture and society of the highest level. It is the United Kingdom's senior learned society in the field of Asian studies. Fellows of the society are elected regularly and include highly accomplished and notable scholars of Asian studies; they use the post-nominal letters FRAS.
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland is located in London Borough of Camden, United Kingdom. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 51.5265 and longitude -0.1353.
The museum was established in 1823, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
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