Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences

Academy of sciences of Spain Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural SciencesReal Academia de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y NaturalesCoat of ArmsHeadquarters of the Academy, in MadridAgency overviewFormedFebruary 25, 1847; 179 years ago (1847-02-25)HeadquartersC. de Valverde, 24, Centro, 28004 MadridMottoObservación y cálculo(Observation and calculation)Agency executivesJesús María Sanz-Serna, PresidentJesús Ávila de Grado [es], Vice PresidentParent agencyInstitute of Spain The Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences (Spanish: Real Academia de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales) is an academic institution and learned society that was founded in Madrid in 1847. It is dedicated to the study and research of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and related sciences. History The forerunner of the modern Academy of Sciences, the Academy of Mathematics, was created in Madrid in 1582, during the reign of Philip II. It evolved from the environment of cooperation among the cosmographers, architects and civil engineers that served the monarch, and also involved prominent artillery experts and military engineers. The initiative was motivated by an