18th century European scholarly societies and academies/Royal Military and Naval Academy

Summary
Name of Society: Royal Military and Naval Academy

Country: Ireland

City: Dublin

Starting date: 1784

This academy began in 1784, and under the direction of David Bates, was divided into seven schools. All seven schools taught reading, grammar, arithmetic, algebra, drawing, philosophy, latin based languages, fencing, dancing, and music. All of these lessons were applied to military or naval concepts ranging from arillery to agility.