Frank Smythe

British mountaineer, botanist, author and photographer (1900-1949)
Person human Q961983
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Frank Smythe

Summary

Frank Smythe is a human[1]. Born in Maidstone[2], he… he was born on July 6, 1900[3]. He died in Delhi[4]. He died on June 27, 1949[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], writer[7], photographer[8], botanist[9], and mountaineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Maidstone[2], Frank Smythe…
  • Frank Smythe died in Delhi[4].
  • Frank Smythe was born on July 6, 1900[3].
  • Frank Smythe was born on January 1, 1900[12].
  • Frank Smythe died on June 27, 1949[5].
  • Frank Smythe died on January 1, 1949[13].
  • Frank Smythe held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Frank Smythe held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Frank Smythe worked as an explorer[6].
  • Frank Smythe's professions included writer[7].
  • Frank Smythe worked as a photographer[8].
  • Frank Smythe worked as a botanist[9].
  • Frank Smythe worked as a mountaineer[10].
  • Frank Smythe's education included a stint at Berkhamsted School[16].
  • Frank Smythe received the Mungo Park Medal[17].
  • Frank Smythe is recorded as male[18].
  • Frank Smythe's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Frank Smythe's sport is recorded as mountaineering[20].
  • Frank Smythe's family name is recorded as Smythe[21].
  • Frank Smythe's given name is recorded as Frank[22].
  • Frank Smythe's partner in business or sport is recorded as Thomas Graham Brown[23].
  • Frank Smythe's participant in is recorded as 1933 British Mount Everest expedition[24].
  • Frank Smythe's participant in is recorded as 1936 British Mount Everest expedition[25].
  • Frank Smythe's participant in is recorded as 1938 British Mount Everest expedition[26].
  • Frank Smythe's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frank Smythe was born in Maidstone[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 6, 1900[3] and January 1, 1900[12].

Education

Frank Smythe was educated at Berkhamsted School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], writer[7], photographer[8], botanist[9], and mountaineer[10].

Recognition

Frank Smythe received the Mungo Park Medal[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 27, 1949[5] and January 1, 1949[13]. Frank Smythe died in Delhi[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frank Smythe include Mount Smythe[28], a mountain[29], in Canada[30].

Why It Matters

Frank Smythe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Mount Smythe[28], a mountain[29], in Canada[30].

FAQs

Where was Frank Smythe born?

Born in Maidstone[2], Frank Smythe…

Where did Frank Smythe die?

Frank Smythe died in Delhi[4].

What did Frank Smythe do for work?

Frank Smythe worked as explorer[6], writer[7], photographer[8], botanist[9], and mountaineer[10].

Where did Frank Smythe go to school?

Frank Smythe was educated at Berkhamsted School[16].

What awards did Frank Smythe receive?

Honors received include Mungo Park Medal[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Writing language English
    Occupation explorer, writer, photographer +2
    Instance of human
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