David Smith

British film director (1872–1930)
Person human Q5239898
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David Smith

Summary

David Smith is a human[1]. He was born in Faversham[2]. He was born on October 28, 1872[3]. He passed away in Santa Barbara[4]. He died on April 25, 1930[5]. He worked as a film director[6] and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Faversham[2], David Smith…
  • David Smith passed away in Santa Barbara[4].
  • David Smith was born on October 28, 1872[3].
  • David Smith died on April 25, 1930[5].
  • David Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • David Smith's professions included film director[6].
  • David Smith's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • David Smith is recorded as male[10].
  • David Smith's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • David Smith's Commons category is recorded as David Smith (director)[12].
  • David Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[13].
  • David Smith's given name is recorded as David[14].
  • David Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • David Smith's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by David Smith (director)[16].
  • David Smith's P14750 is recorded as 67B2-761F-4BAB-8A93-3C03[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Faversham[2], David Smith… he was born on October 28, 1872[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6] and screenwriter[7].

Death and Burial

David Smith died on April 25, 1930[5]. He passed away in Santa Barbara[4].

Why It Matters

David Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was David Smith born?

David Smith was born in Faversham[2].

Where did David Smith die?

David Smith died in Santa Barbara[4].

What did David Smith do for work?

David Smith worked as film director[6] and screenwriter[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name David
    Sex or gender male
    Citizenship
    Family name Smith
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P7553]]: 361681, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/273844|batch #273844]]"
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