Henry Babington Smith

British civil servant (1863-1923)
Person human Q5717662
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Henry Babington Smith

Summary

Henry Babington Smith is a human[1]. He was born on +1863-01-19T00:00:00Z[2]. He died on +1923-09-29T00:00:00Z[3].

Key Facts

  • Henry Babington Smith was born on +1863-01-19T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Henry Babington Smith died on +1923-09-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henry Babington Smith's father was Archibald Smith[4].
  • Henry Babington Smith's mother was Susan Emma Parker[5].
  • Henry Babington Smith was married to Lady Elisabeth Mary Bruce[6].
  • A child of Henry Babington Smith was Bernard Babington Smith[7].
  • A child of Henry Babington Smith was Constance Babington Smith[8].
  • A child of Henry Babington Smith was Michael Babington Smith[9].
  • A child of Henry Babington Smith was Henry George Babington Smith[10].
  • A child of Henry Babington Smith was David Babington Smith[11].
  • A child of Henry Babington Smith was Margaret Babington Smith[12].
  • Henry Babington Smith was educated at Eton College[13].
  • Henry Babington Smith's education included a stint at Trinity College[14].
  • Henry Babington Smith received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Henry Babington Smith received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • Henry Babington Smith received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17].
  • Henry Babington Smith's image is recorded as Sir Henry Babington Smith.jpg[18].
  • Henry Babington Smith is recorded as male[19].
  • Henry Babington Smith's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Henry Babington Smith's Commons category is recorded as Henry Babington Smith[21].
  • Henry Babington Smith's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02qt7tn[22].
  • Henry Babington Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[23].
  • Henry Babington Smith's given name is recorded as Henry[24].
  • Henry Babington Smith's Oxford Dictionary of National Biography ID is recorded as 36144[25].
  • Henry Babington Smith's National Portrait Gallery is recorded as mp90364[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Babington Smith was born on +1863-01-19T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Archibald Smith[4]. His mother was Susan Emma Parker[5].

Education

Educated at Eton College[13], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1440[29] and Trinity College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1546[32], headquartered in Cambridge[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1815[38]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17], a grade of an order[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

Among Henry Babington Smith's spouses was Lady Elisabeth Mary Bruce[6]. Children include Bernard Babington Smith[7], a pole vaulter[41], 1905–1993[42]; Constance Babington Smith[8], a journalist[43], 1912–2000[44], of United Kingdom[45], awarded the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[46]; Michael Babington Smith[9], a businessperson[47], 1901–1984[48], of United Kingdom[49], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[50]; Henry George Babington Smith[10]; David Babington Smith[11], 1909–1989[51]; and Margaret Babington Smith[12], 1907–1997[52].

Death and Burial

Henry Babington Smith died on +1923-09-29T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who were Henry Babington Smith's parents?

Henry Babington Smith's father was Archibald Smith[4]. Henry Babington Smith's mother was Susan Emma Parker[5].

Who was Henry Babington Smith married to?

Henry Babington Smith's spouses include Lady Elisabeth Mary Bruce[6].

Where did Henry Babington Smith go to school?

Henry Babington Smith was educated at Eton College[13] and Trinity College[14].

What awards did Henry Babington Smith receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[15], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17].

References

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Class ancestry

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

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