Benjamin Smith

Governor of North Carolina (1756-1826)
Person human Q817690
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Benjamin Smith

Summary

Benjamin Smith is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brunswick County[2]. He was born on January 10, 1756[3]. He passed away in Southport[4]. He died on January 26, 1826[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Smith's place of birth was Brunswick County[2].
  • Benjamin Smith died in Southport[4].
  • Benjamin Smith was born on January 10, 1756[3].
  • Benjamin Smith died on January 26, 1826[5].
  • Benjamin Smith died on January 10, 1826[8].
  • Burial took place at Saint Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery[9].
  • Benjamin Smith held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Benjamin Smith's professions included politician[6].
  • Benjamin Smith held the position of Governor of North Carolina[11].
  • Benjamin Smith held the position of member of the North Carolina Senate[12].
  • Benjamin Smith held the position of Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation[13].
  • Benjamin Smith held the position of Delegate to the Continental Congress[14].
  • Benjamin Smith held the position of member of the North Carolina House of Commons[15].
  • Benjamin Smith held the position of member of the North Carolina Senate[16].
  • Benjamin Smith is recorded as male[17].
  • Benjamin Smith's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Benjamin Smith was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].
  • Benjamin Smith's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[20].
  • Benjamin Smith's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[21].
  • Benjamin Smith was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[22].
  • Benjamin Smith was part of the conflict Battle of Long Island[23].
  • Benjamin Smith was part of the conflict Battle of Beaufort[24].
  • Benjamin Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[25].
  • Benjamin Smith's given name is recorded as Benjamin[26].
  • Benjamin Smith's work location is recorded as Raleigh[27].

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Origins and Family

Benjamin Smith was born in Brunswick County[2]. He was born on January 10, 1756[3].

Career and Affiliations

Benjamin Smith worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of North Carolina[11], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1777[30]; member of the North Carolina Senate[12], a position[31], in United States[32]; Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation[13]; Delegate to the Continental Congress[14]; member of the North Carolina House of Commons[15]; and Speaker of the North Carolina Senate[33].

Personal Life

Benjamin Smith was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 26, 1826[5] and January 10, 1826[8]. Benjamin Smith passed away in Southport[4]. Burial took place at Saint Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Smith born?

Benjamin Smith was born in Brunswick County[2].

Where did Benjamin Smith die?

Benjamin Smith died in Southport[4].

What did Benjamin Smith do for work?

Benjamin Smith worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [33] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Benjamin
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
    Place of burial Saint Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery
    Family name Smith
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