Maurice Johnson (antiquary)
Founder of 'The Gentlemen's Society'
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Maurice Johnson (1688–1755), of Spalding, Lincolnshire, was the founder of 'The Gentlemen's Society' (now known as 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]
