Charles Hamilton Smith

British artist and naturalist (1776-1859)
Person human Q966125
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Summary

Charles Hamilton Smith is a human[1]. He was born in Vroenhoven[2]. He was born on December 26, 1776[3]. He passed away in Plymouth[4]. He died on September 21, 1859[5]. He worked as a painter[6], archaeologist[7], illustrator[8], naturalist[9], and military officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (320 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Hamilton Smith was born in Vroenhoven[2].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith died in Plymouth[4].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith was born on December 26, 1776[3].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith died on September 21, 1859[5].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith worked as a painter[6].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's professions included illustrator[8].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith worked as a naturalist[9].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's professions included military officer[10].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith worked as a draftsperson[13].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith is recorded as male[16].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's genre is history painting[18].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's Commons category is recorded as Charles Hamilton Smith[20].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[21].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's given name is recorded as Charles[22].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's author citation is recorded as H. Smith[23].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's depicted by is recorded as Lieutenant Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith (1776–1859)[24].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Charles Hamilton Smith's Commons Creator page is recorded as Charles Hamilton Smith[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vroenhoven[2], Charles Hamilton Smith… he was born on December 26, 1776[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], archaeologist[7], illustrator[8], naturalist[9], military officer[10], and draftsperson[13].

Recognition

Charles Hamilton Smith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

Death and Burial

Charles Hamilton Smith died on September 21, 1859[5]. He died in Plymouth[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Hamilton Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (320 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Charles Hamilton Smith born?

Charles Hamilton Smith was born in Vroenhoven[2].

Where did Charles Hamilton Smith die?

Charles Hamilton Smith passed away in Plymouth[4].

What did Charles Hamilton Smith do for work?

Charles Hamilton Smith worked as painter[6], archaeologist[7], illustrator[8], naturalist[9], and military officer[10].

What awards did Charles Hamilton Smith receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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  3. 19w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → painter, archaeologist, illustrator +4
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → painter, archaeologist, illustrator +4
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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