James Porter ( 1710 - 1776 )

Birth: Dublin, Ireland (1710) Death: Great Marlborough Street, London (09 December 1776) Profession: Diplomat Research Field: Mathematics Career: Apprentice in a business house in London; studied mathematics in his spare time; was introduced to Lord Carteret and was employed by him on continental commerce missions; Ambassador, Constantinople (1746-1762); Minister Plenipotentiary, Brussels (1763); resigned and returned to England (1765); declined the Presidency of the Royal Society Honours: Kt 1763 Membership: Fellow Election Date: 11/05/1749.