Mystery AtlasFlat Earth Society
The International Flat Earth Research Society, founded by Samuel Shenton in Dover, England, in 1956, reviving Samuel Rowbotham's 19th-century Zetetic movement; led by Charles K. Johnson from 1972 until a 1997 fire destroyed its membership records.
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Theories & Explanations
Flat Earth Society popularised Flat Earth Claim.
People
- Samuel Shenton1903-1971
Flat Earth Society was founded by Samuel Shenton.
- Charles K. Johnson1924-2001
Flat Earth Society was led by Charles K. Johnson — President from 1972 until his 2001 death; a 1997 house fire destroyed the society's membership records.
- Samuel Rowbotham1816-1884
Flat Earth Society was influenced by Samuel Rowbotham — His 1849/1865 Zetetic Astronomy and the Universal Zetetic Society that followed his death directly inspired Shenton's 1956 revival.