Edward Smyth

Irish Protestant bishop of Down and Connor
Person human Q15994754
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Edward Smyth

Summary

Edward Smyth is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1665[2]. He died on January 1, 1720[3]. He worked as a presbyter[4].

Key Facts

  • Edward Smyth was born on January 1, 1665[2].
  • Edward Smyth died on January 1, 1720[3].
  • Edward Smyth's father was James Smyth, of Mountown[5].
  • Edward Smyth's mother was Francis Dowdall[6].
  • Among Edward Smyth's spouses was Eilzabeth Smyth[7].
  • Among Edward Smyth's spouses was Mary Skeffington[8].
  • A child of Edward Smyth was Elizabeth Smyth[9].
  • A child of Edward Smyth was Rachel Smyth[10].
  • A child of Edward Smyth was James Smyth[11].
  • A child of Edward Smyth was Skeffington Randal Smyth[12].
  • A child of Edward Smyth was Edward Smith[13].
  • Edward Smyth worked as a presbyter[4].
  • Edward Smyth held the position of bishop[14].
  • Edward Smyth was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Edward Smyth is recorded as male[16].
  • Edward Smyth's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Edward Smyth's family name is recorded as Smyth[18].
  • Edward Smyth's given name is recorded as Edward[19].
  • Edward Smyth's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Smyth was born on January 1, 1665[2]. His father was James Smyth, of Mountown[5]. His mother was Francis Dowdall[6].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Smyth's professions included presbyter[4]. He held the position of bishop[14].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eilzabeth Smyth[7] and Mary Skeffington[8], b. 1692[21]. Children include Elizabeth Smyth[9], 1705–1788[22]; Rachel Smyth[10]; James Smyth[11]; Skeffington Randal Smyth[12]; and Edward Smith[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Smyth died on January 1, 1720[3].

FAQs

Who were Edward Smyth's parents?

Edward Smyth's father was James Smyth, of Mountown[5]. Edward Smyth's mother was Francis Dowdall[6].

Who was Edward Smyth married to?

Edward Smyth's spouses include Eilzabeth Smyth[7] and Mary Skeffington[8].

What did Edward Smyth do for work?

Edward Smyth worked as presbyter[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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