George Adam Smith

Scottish theologian (1856-1942)
Person human Q5536061
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George Adam Smith

Summary

George Adam Smith is a human[1]. Born in Kolkata[2], he… he was born on October 19, 1856[3]. He died on March 3, 1942[4]. He worked as a theologian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • George Adam Smith was born in Kolkata[2].
  • George Adam Smith was born on October 19, 1856[3].
  • George Adam Smith died on March 3, 1942[4].
  • George Adam Smith's father was George Smith[7].
  • George Adam Smith's mother was Janet Colquhoun Agnes Adam[8].
  • George Adam Smith was married to Lilian Buchanan[9].
  • A child of George Adam Smith was Dunlop Smith[10].
  • A child of George Adam Smith was Alick Buchanan-Smith, Baron Balerno[11].
  • A child of George Adam Smith was Janet Adam Smith[12].
  • A child of George Adam Smith was 2nd Lieut. George Buchanan Smith[13].
  • A child of George Adam Smith was Kathleen Buchanan Adam Smith[14].
  • A child of George Adam Smith was Margaret Elphinston Adam Smith[15].
  • George Adam Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • George Adam Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • George Adam Smith's professions included theologian[5].
  • Among George Adam Smith's employers was University of Aberdeen[18].
  • George Adam Smith's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[19].
  • George Adam Smith was educated at Royal High School[20].
  • George Adam Smith received the Fellow of the British Academy[21].
  • George Adam Smith received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • George Adam Smith was a member of British Academy[23].
  • George Adam Smith is recorded as male[24].
  • George Adam Smith's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • George Adam Smith's Commons category is recorded as George Adam Smith[26].
  • George Adam Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[27].

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Origins and Family

George Adam Smith's place of birth was Kolkata[2]. He was born on October 19, 1856[3]. His father was George Smith[7]. His mother was Janet Colquhoun Agnes Adam[8].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[19], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal High School[20], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

George Adam Smith worked as a theologian[5]. Among his employers was University of Aberdeen[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[21], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36] and Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1300[39].

Personal Life

George Adam Smith was married to Lilian Buchanan[9]. Children include Dunlop Smith[10], a military officer[40], 1893–1917[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[42]; Alick Buchanan-Smith, Baron Balerno[11], a military personnel[43], 1898–1984[44], of United Kingdom[45], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[46]; Janet Adam Smith[12], a writer[47], 1905–1999[48], of United Kingdom[49], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[50]; 2nd Lieut. George Buchanan Smith[13]; Kathleen Buchanan Adam Smith[14], 1900–1941[51]; and Margaret Elphinston Adam Smith[15].

Death and Burial

George Adam Smith died on March 3, 1942[4].

Why It Matters

George Adam Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was George Adam Smith born?

George Adam Smith was born in Kolkata[2].

Who were George Adam Smith's parents?

George Adam Smith's father was George Smith[7]. George Adam Smith's mother was Janet Colquhoun Agnes Adam[8].

Who was George Adam Smith married to?

George Adam Smith's spouses include Lilian Buchanan[9].

What did George Adam Smith do for work?

George Adam Smith worked as theologian[5].

Where did George Adam Smith go to school?

George Adam Smith was educated at University of Edinburgh[19] and Royal High School[20].

What awards did George Adam Smith receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[21] and Knight Bachelor[22].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Q75653886. archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 10d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature, 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition +1
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian
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  3. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Adam
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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