Benjamin Smith

British Whig politician
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Benjamin Smith

Summary

Benjamin Smith is a human[1]. He was born on April 28, 1783[2]. He died on April 16, 1860[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Smith was born on April 28, 1783[2].
  • Benjamin Smith died on April 16, 1860[3].
  • Benjamin Smith's father was William Smith[5].
  • Benjamin Smith's mother was Frances Coape[6].
  • Among Benjamin Smith's spouses was Anne Longden[7].
  • A child of Benjamin Smith was Barbara Bodichon[8].
  • A child of Benjamin Smith was Benjamin Leigh Smith[9].
  • A child of Benjamin Smith was William Leigh Smith[10].
  • Benjamin Smith held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Benjamin Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Benjamin Smith worked as a politician[4].
  • Benjamin Smith held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Benjamin Smith held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Benjamin Smith held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Benjamin Smith is recorded as male[16].
  • Benjamin Smith's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Benjamin Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[18].
  • Benjamin Smith's given name is recorded as Benjamin[19].
  • Benjamin Smith's work location is recorded as London[20].
  • Benjamin Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Benjamin Smith's name in native language is recorded as Benjamin Smith[22].
  • Benjamin Smith's sibling is recorded as Samuel Smith[23].
  • Benjamin Smith's sibling is recorded as Frances Smith[24].
  • Benjamin Smith's sibling is recorded as Joanna Maria Smith[25].
  • Benjamin Smith's sibling is recorded as Ann Elizabeth Smith[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Benjamin Smith was born on April 28, 1783[2]. His father was William Smith[5]. His mother was Frances Coape[6].

Career and Affiliations

Benjamin Smith worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1841[29]; member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1837[32]; and member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1835[35].

Personal Life

Among Benjamin Smith's spouses was Anne Longden[7]. Children include Barbara Bodichon[8], a painter[36], 1827–1891[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38], specialised in law[39]; Benjamin Leigh Smith[9], a polar explorer[40], 1828–1913[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42], awarded the Patron’s Medal[43]; and William Leigh Smith[10], 1833–1910[44].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Smith died on April 16, 1860[3].

FAQs

Who were Benjamin Smith's parents?

Benjamin Smith's father was William Smith[5]. Benjamin Smith's mother was Frances Coape[6].

Who was Benjamin Smith married to?

Benjamin Smith's spouses include Anne Longden[7].

What did Benjamin Smith do for work?

Benjamin Smith worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. assets.parliament.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 25779
    Child Barbara Bodichon, Benjamin Leigh Smith, William Leigh Smith
    Familysearch person id MRQD-441
    Work location London
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